Full-Time Chef & Catering Teacher for SEMH

TeacherActive Limited.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

PAYE payroll with compliant deductions

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Chef and Catering Teacher in Maidstone. The role starts January 2027 on a full-time, long-term basis with potential for permanent appointment.

You will plan and deliver practical food sessions while upholding high hygiene and safety standards and tailoring lessons to students with SEMH needs. The successful candidate will have catering qualifications, industry experience, and teaching or delivery experience in food preparation and catering, with strong classroom

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualifications or professional training in food preparation and hygiene.
• Essential experience working in the catering industry.
• Experience teaching or delivering practical food preparation and catering sessions.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and ability to adapt lessons to support individual learners.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• Patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach with strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging food preparation and catering sessions.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual SEMH needs.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teaching ability

Classroom management

SEN SEMH awareness

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting a Chef and Catering Teacher in Maidstone. The role starts January 2027 on a full-time, long-term basis with potential for permanent appointment.

You will plan and deliver practical food sessions while upholding high hygiene and safety standards and tailoring lessons to students with SEMH needs. The successful candidate will have catering qualifications, industry experience, and teaching or delivery experience in food preparation and catering, with strong classroom