Cooking Tutor

Outcomes First Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate Cooking Tutor to join their team at Bankside School. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach young people with autism, helping them develop essential life skills in a supportive environment. Join us in making a positive difference in our students' lives while enjoying the benefits of a forward-thinking workplace that values work-life balance with a potential four-day work week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with autism.
• Understanding of complex learning needs.
• Industry experience in cooking.

Responsibilities

• Teach cooking skills to students with autism and complex needs.
• Engage students in hands-on learning activities.
• Contribute to the development of the school's curriculum.

Skills

Behavioural management

Curriculum design

Engagement

Creativity

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We are participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, which means you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we will implement the 4DWW across the Group, making this an exciting time to join us!

Job Title: Cooking Tutor

Location: Bankside School, Hanley Castle WR8 0AD

Salary: GBP26,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cooking Tutor to join our supportive and close-knit team at Bankside School, part of Options Autism.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about cooking and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people with autism and complex needs, helping them develop practical skills and confidence through hands-on learning in the kitchen.

About the Role

We require an experienced and qualified Cooking Tutor who can significantly contribute to our school. The successful candidate will be an innovative, reflective practitioner willing to adapt and learn. We seek someone with high expectations and standards, excellent behavioural management skills, and a creative, engaging approach to curriculum design and planning for pupils with SEND.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate may have industry experience and experience working with pupils with complex learning needs. You should understand how these needs impact learning and behaviour. Experience working with autistic spectrum conditions or social, emotional, and mental health difficulties is desirable. We welcome applications from those with experience in mainstream schools and other educational or vocational settings.

Contributing to the development of our school is essential, and we value energy, passion, and a commitment to high standards. We are looking for someone who can inspire and engage our students. Previous experience in a SEN environment, excellent support skills, motivation, resilience, and personal qualities are equally important.

About Us

Bankside School is a new venture near Hanley Castle, Worcester, catering to students aged 11-18 with Autism, Complex needs, and learning disabilities.

Options Autism has been providing care and education for over 16 years, and as part of Outcomes First Group, we lead in setting and delivering innovative approaches that produce measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth consecutive year.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' - access to mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our pupils and staff. Our safeguarding policies are strict, and all applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.