Catering Course Leader/Chef Lecturer
Full Time, 37 hours per week
£24,748 - £34,948 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Fixed term for 1 year, to be reviewed annually
Are you ready to inspire the next generation of chefs?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking a passionate and experienced professional chef to join our team as a Chef Lecturer Course Leader. In this exciting role, you’ll shape the future of the culinary industry by training and mentoring aspiring chefs in our award-winning, realistic working kitchen environment. The role needs someone with a passion for sharing expertise and helping others grow.
You will be part of a forward-thinking college with a commitment to excellence in education, inspiring and developing future industry talent. Our team is supportive, collaborative and perfect for experienced chefs who want to transition into education and share their knowledge, or for qualified tutors or trainers who are ready to make an impact in a thriving educational setting.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering practical skills sessions and theory lessons.
Guiding and assessing learners as they develop their culinary expertise.
Sharing your industry knowledge to inspire students to excel in their careers.Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of relevant professional qualifications is required.
Take the next step in your career and make a real difference. Apply today to inspire the next generation of culinary professionals!
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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month schemeBurton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Monday 28th April 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable