Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Generous pension scheme 28.68%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a part-time Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer to teach across our Professional Cookery and Hospitality programmes. You’ll deliver practical, industry-relevant learning while mentoring learners to achieve qualifications and progress into employment or further study.

The role offers a 15-hour week, year-round, with a focus on flexibility and student success, alongside generous benefits and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Industry expertise in Professional Cookery or Catering with a qualification up to Level 3.
• Teaching across a range of courses and levels with the aim of engaging learners.
• Commitment to learner success; experience tutoring and tracking progress.
• Creative approach to learning; develop flexible resources using digital tech.
• Right qualifications – GCSE English & Maths A-C; teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one; assessor qualification desirable.
• Positive, organised team player with strong communication, initiative and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Professional Cookery and Hospitality programmes, including practical sessions.
• Deliver engaging learning experiences that bring industry to life.
• Use industry experience to keep learning relevant and support progression.
• Provide guidance to learners and track progress toward qualifications.

Skills

Industry expertise

Teaching experience

Learner support

Curriculum development

Education

GCSE English & Maths A-C

Teaching qualification

Assessor qualification desirable

Job description

Chef Study Programme Manager and Lecturer

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'relooking 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: £12,553up to £16,182depending 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 assistanceprogramme
• Freeonsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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 under represented 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 uCheckto 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