Chef Teacher

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a passionate Chef Teacher to inspire the next generation of chefs. This part-time role involves planning engaging lessons, mentoring learners, and sharing culinary expertise. Candidates should have a teaching qualification and relevant industry experience. Competitive salary offered, along with support for aspiring teachers to gain qualified teacher status.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro-Rata)

3 well-being days per year

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Current and valid industry specialism.
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grade C or grade 4 and above.
• Significant experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to inspire learners.
• Mentor learners and foster a love for food.
• Ensure high-quality teaching in culinary arts.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Teaching ability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Industry experience

Education

Certificate of education or PGCE

Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation)

Job description

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Are you a passionate chef with a flair for teaching and inspiring others? We’re looking for a Chef Teacher to share their culinary expertise with the next generation of aspiring cooks. In this hands-on role, you'll plan and deliver engaging lessons, mentor learners, and foster a love for food and kitchen skills. Your industry experience and creativity will bring the curriculum to life. If you’re ready to combine your love of cooking with the joy of teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Service and Retail Industries Department as a Chef Teacher on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners’ lives.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (Pro-Rata)
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Start your teaching journey with us!

We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £28,300.00 – £30,307.50*. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.

*Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances*.

Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate of education or PGCE
• Current and valid industry specialism
• Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation)
• English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above
• Significant Experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry
• Working as a team
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Meet delivery targets and plans
• Accurate and timely reports and records
• Positive contribution to planning processes

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 18/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!