Course Leader- Culinary Skills

The School of Travel, Food and Drink, based at the historic Printworks Campus, is seeking a motivated and experienced Course Leader of Culinary Skills to lead and develop our Level 2 Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery programmes, and adult learner groups. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who is committed to inspiring learners and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

The School of Travel, Food and Drink offers a wide range of courses, from Entry Level Culinary Skills through to Level 2 Diplomas, Level 3 Advanced Professional Cookery, and Patisserie, Butchery, and Cake Decoration.

Our school boasts world-class kitchens, sponsored by key industry partners such as Rational, providing learners and staff with outstanding facilities that reflect current industry practice. As a leading school with strong employer and industry links, we pride ourselves on preparing learners for successful and sustainable careers within the food and hospitality industry.

Learners at our school thrive, achieve, and progress into outstanding career opportunities, supported by excellent teaching, industry engagement, and a culture of ambition and professionalism.

• You are an experienced teacher with a proven track record of teaching within a culinary or hospitality setting

• You have previous experience of managing a curriculum, ensuring high-quality delivery and learner outcomes

• You hold a Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent)

• You are self-motivated, ambitious, and driven to achieve strong results for learners

• You are committed to positively managing and supporting learners to help them progress and achieve their full potential

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to work effectively with learners, parents/guardians, and employers

• You are professional, organised, and passionate about learner success and continuous improvement

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.