Teacher - Chef Skills

The School of Travel, Food and Drink, based at the historic Printworks campus, is looking for an enthusiastic Teacher/Chef to deliver a range of courses to inspire our learners and future chefs.

We are looking for an organised and experienced Teacher/Chef to plan and deliver inspirational lessons to our student chefs. They should have industry experience and be able to demonstrate skills of promoting active and creative teaching, learning and assessment in order to meet all learner needs, whilst monitoring attendance to ensure successful outcomes.

Travel, Food and Drink offers a number of courses for all ages and abilities, ranging from Entry level 3 to Level 3 extended programmes, including part-time adult courses and apprenticeships.

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
• Be responsible for recording student progress.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and/or vocational area.
• Maintain and update knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice

• Must have a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or willingness to work towards 
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject area.
• Previous teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• You will be self-motivated and passionate about the learner journey in terms of planning and delivering differentiated and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment. 
• You will incorporate your industry knowledge, skills and experience into your lessons to increase motivation and maintain engagement, attendance and retention. 
• A willingness to support the existing team in terms of driving commercial income will also be an expectation of this role, alongside managing own assessment and taking an active part in the IQA and EQA quality process.

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.