Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer

Safeguarding Statementyeovil College; Bath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday FTE

Generous pension scheme 28.68%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is hiring a part-time Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer to teach across Professional Cookery and Hospitality programmes, delivering practical, industry-driven learning. You will guide students toward qualifications and future opportunities while leveraging your industry experience to keep content current.

The role emphasizes learner success, flexibility, and the ability to develop engaging resources and digital lessons for diverse learners, with DBS safeguarding in place.

Qualifications

• Industry and catering expertise aligned to Professional Cookery or Catering.
• Teaching experience across courses and levels with engaging delivery.
• Experience tutoring, supporting SEND/high-needs learners, progress tracking.
• Willingness to use digital resources and flexible lesson design.
• GCSE English & Maths at grade A-C or equivalent; assessor qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Professional Cookery and Hospitality programmes at Yeovil College.
• Deliver practical learning that brings the industry to life and develops skills.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress to employment or further study.
• Use industry experience to keep learning relevant and drive learner success.

Skills

Industry cookery expertise

Teaching experience

SEND support experience

Digital learning tools

GCSE English & Maths A-C

Teaching qualification

Education

Level 3 qualification in Professional Cookery or Catering

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer

Date: 2026-09-25T05:43:33

Location: Bath, Somerset, GB, BA2 4

Closing Date: 2026-10-24T00:32:26.8

Job Description

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Love hospitality, catering and helping future chefs find their feet in the industry? Join Yeovil College as a part-time Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer, working just 15 hours per week, all year round. This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef, hospitality professional or culinary educator to share your skills, inspire learners and enjoy a role that offers a better work-life balance.

Joining Yeovil College at an exciting time of growth and investment, you'll teach across our Professional Cookery and Hospitality programmes, delivering engaging, practical learning that brings the industry to life. From developing industry-standard culinary skills and professional behaviours to providing the guidance and encouragement students need to succeed, you'll play a hands-on role in shaping their future. You'll use your industry experience to keep learning relevant, support students to achieve their qualifications and help them progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study. With our £60 million campus transformation underway and impressive new teaching kitchens opening in 2027, there's never been a better time to bring your experience into education. Bring your industry knowledge, make a difference to learners and enjoy the benefits of a 15-hour working week.

What we're looking for

• Industry expertise in Professional Cookery or Catering, with a relevant qualification up to Level 3 and knowledge of current industry practices.


• Teaching experience across a range of courses and levels, with a passion for engaging learners and achieving great outcomes.


• A commitment to learner success, with experience in tutoring, supporting SEND and high-needs learners, and tracking progress through target setting and assessment.


• A creative approach to learning, with the ability to develop flexible resources, engaging lessons and use digital technology to enhance the learner experience.


• The right qualifications - GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C (or equivalent), a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. An assessor qualification is desirable.


• A positive, organised team player with strong communication skills, high expectations, initiative and the flexibility to support learners and colleagues.

What we offer

• Annual Salary: £12,553 up to £16,182 depending on experience


• Part-time position, 15 hours per week, all year round.


• 35 days holiday FTE (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)


• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions


• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth


• Employee assistance programme


• Free onsite gym


• Subsidised catering facilities


• Cycle to work scheme


• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website. DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.