Life Skills Cookery Teacher

Adecco Portugal; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Life Skills Cookery Teacher to deliver inspiring Life Skills and Cookery lessons to learners with ALDD at our Wolverhampton site. The role focuses on helping students gain practical, everyday skills and build independence through engaging, practical sessions.

Applicants with Level 5 Teaching Qualification are preferred, but relevant teaching experience and a passion for supporting learners with additional needs are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering teaching, training or educational sessions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students with a range of abilities.
• Patient, adaptable and supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Life Skills and Cookery lessons.
• Support learners to develop independence, confidence and practical everyday skills.
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment for students with ALDD.
• Prepare lesson materials and resources.
• Complete associated administration, marking and lesson planning.
• Monitor learner progress and provide appropriate support.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience & adaptability

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification

Job description

Life Skills Cookery Teacher

Location: Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AU
Pay Rate: 30.32 per hour
Hours: 22 hours per week (15 teaching hours and 7 hours preparation, marking and administration)
Contract: Temporary assignment until December 2026
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS required

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Life Skills Cookery Teacher to deliver engaging lessons to learners with Additional Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (ALDD). This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by helping students develop essential life skills, independence and confidence through practical learning.

We are particularly interested in candidates who hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification. However, applications are also welcomed from individuals with relevant teaching experience, a passion for supporting learners with additional needs, and a commitment to developing their teaching practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Life Skills and Cookery lessons
• Support learners to develop independence, confidence and practical everyday skills
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment for students with ALDD
• Prepare lesson materials and resources
• Complete associated administration, marking and lesson planning
• Monitor learner progress and provide appropriate support

Teaching Sessions Available

Candidates do not need to be available for all sessions. Please indicate which sessions you would be willing to teach when applying.

How to Cook (Entry Level 1 & 2)

Tuesday

• 10:00am - 12:30pm
• 1:30pm - 4:00pm

How to Cook (Entry Level 1 & 2)

Wednesday

• 10:00am - 12:30pm
• 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Personal Development - Exploring the Community & Exploring Independence (Entry Level 1, 2 & 3)

Thursday

• 10:00am - 12:30pm
• 1:30pm - 4:00pm

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience delivering teaching, training or educational sessions
• A genuine interest in supporting learners with additional learning needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to engage and motivate students with a range of abilities
• A patient, adaptable and supportive approach

Desirable

• Level 5 Teaching Qualification
• Experience working with ALDD learners
• Experience delivering practical or life skills-based learning

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of 30.32 per hour
• Flexible opportunity to teach selected sessions
• Meaningful work supporting learners to develop valuable life skills
• A rewarding role within an inclusive and supportive environment
• Opportunity to enhance your teaching experience and professional development

This role is available immediately and will run until the end of the current term in December 2026. An Enhanced DBS check will be required before appointment.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.