Teacher of Hospitality and Catering at The Queen Katherine School

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic teacher to join a vibrant Hospitality and Catering department. This role involves inspiring the next generation of culinary professionals while shaping the curriculum and fostering community connections. As part of a growing multi-academy trust, you will play a key role in delivering engaging lessons and developing students' culinary skills. Join a dedicated team committed to creating outstanding learning environments and making a significant impact on students' futures. If you are passionate about hospitality and education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of hospitality and catering industry.
• Experience in teaching and inspiring students in culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students in hospitality and catering courses.
• Foster community links and contribute to extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Hospitality Industry Knowledge

Catering Techniques

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Hospitality or Related Field

Job description

Teacher of Hospitality and Catering

0.8-1.0FTE Permanent, MPR/UPR.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly ambitious and dynamic teacher to join our Hospitality and Catering department from September 2025.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of chefs, nutritionists, food scientists, hoteliers and restaurateurs?

The Queen Katherine School, located in Kendal, sits just south of the Lake District, where Hospitality is one of the main sources of income for the local economy.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and interest in the hospitality and catering industry and the types of hospitality and catering providers. They will also have the skills and experience to inspire students with the skills and techniques needed to prepare, cook and present a wide range of dishes.

We deliver the WJEC L1/2 Hospitality and Catering Specification to students in Year 10 and 11. Curriculum time is generous with students receiving one lesson a week in Year 7 and 8 all year. In Year 9 students receive one lesson a week for a term as part of the creative core curriculum and those that select the subject as an option receive an additional three lessons a fortnight all year. Hospitality and Catering is a popular subject.

This is a pivotal time to join the department as you will help shape and grow Hospitality and Catering within the school. You will be responsible for fostering a love for the subject and creating meaningful links with the local community, industries as well as contributing to extra-curricular activities. You’ll be a role model for staff and students, bringing enthusiasm, initiative, and a vision for the future of the department.

If you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Monday 12 May 2025 9am

Interview date: Friday 16 May 2025

Start date: September 2025

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build of our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

The Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, on line searches are carried out on successful candidates.