Hospitality and Chef Teacher

Activate Learning; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Hospitality & Chef Teacher to deliver and assess Culinary Arts provision. The role involves significant industry engagement and developing a unique curriculum in collaboration with partners. Ideal candidates should have substantial culinary experience and desire to teach. This permanent, full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Wellbeing resources

Pension schemes

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Competitive salaries

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie is essential.
• Teaching experience is highly desirable; a background in FE sector is essential.
• Ability to develop relationships with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assess, and track student achievement for Level 1 and Level 2 Culinary Arts provision.
• Contribute to the development of a unique culinary curriculum.
• Engage with industry partners for work placements and mentorships.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Prioritizing workloads

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Overview

About the role: Hospitality & Chef Teacher

Do you want to transform your career and pass on your hospitality and catering experience to the next generation? We are looking for a chef to teach and support our Level 1 and Level 2 Culinary Arts provision within the Activate Learning Hospitality and Catering department at Reading College. You will be responsible for the delivery, assessment, and tracking student achievement for the courses. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our City of Oxford College Campus.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for an individual with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. Our catering offering at Activate Learning is developed in partnership with Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck Group to advance our students' cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, assess, and track student achievement for Level 1 and Level 2 Culinary Arts provision.
• Contribute to the development of a unique culinary curriculum in partnership with industry (Fat Duck Group).
• Engage with industry partners to facilitate work placements, apprenticeships, mentorships, and masterclass demonstrations.

Qualifications and experience

• Significant experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie is essential.
• A culinary qualification is essential.
• Teaching experience is highly desirable; a background in teaching in the FE sector is essential.
• Strong communication with industry partners and the ability to develop relationships with hotel chains, local restaurants, and contract catering employers.

Teaching experience is required in addition to having the necessary qualifications and industry experience to teach on our Hospitality and Catering courses. We will support your continued professional development in the FE sector.

Notable skills include strong organization, prioritising workloads, and being part of a supportive team with opportunities for career development.

What Activate Learning offers

• A comprehensive, mandatory three-day induction programme and a one-day Introduction to Teaching session.
• A forward-looking organisation focused on learning philosophy, values, and inclusive culture.
• Access to staff benefits including wellbeing resources, pension schemes, generous annual leave, flexible working, and competitive salaries.
• On-site facilities and a focus on staff development with continuous opportunities for professional growth through the in-house L&D team.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and requires all staff to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs have no authority to enter an arrangement. Agencies will be managed through the PSL.

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