Variable Hours Teacher – Catering & Hospitality

Variable Hours Teacher – Catering & Hospitality

Hourly Rate: £15.05 per hour
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Reference: REC2258
Closing Date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may be asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.

The Opportunity

Barnsley College is seeking a passionate and skilled Catering & Hospitality Teacher to join our dynamic Catering, Hospitality, Hair & Beauty Department. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching across a range of professional cookery and hospitality qualifications.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and supporting learners in both practical and theoretical settings. You’ll work closely with the Course Leader and wider team to maintain a vibrant and industry-relevant curriculum.

About You

You are a motivated educator with a strong background in professional cookery and hospitality. You have experience working as a chef and ideally have teaching experience in an FE setting. You’re confident in delivering practical demonstrations and supporting learners to achieve their goals.

You hold a Level 3 qualification in Professional Cookery, Level 2 Food Hygiene, and GCSEs in Maths and English (or are willing to work towards them). A teaching qualification and assessor/verifier awards are desirable, and you should be willing to work towards a PGCE if not already held.

You are a team player with excellent communication skills, a flexible and professional approach, and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

Required

• Level 3 qualification in Professional Cookery
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or willingness to work towards)
• Minimum 4 years’ industry experience as a professional chef
• Strong practical demonstration and assessment skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Motivation to work with young people and vulnerable adults

Reasons to Join Us

• Funded CPD and staff development opportunities
• Career progression support
• 24/7 access to same-day GP appointments
• Discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• College gym membership and subsidised food outlets
• Free counselling services and wellbeing support
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use
• Daily free breakfast for staff
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies onsite

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you benefit from:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, empowerment and accountability
• Development commitments and career pathways
• A values-led organisation
• Reward and recognition
• Having your voice heard
• Comprehensive wellbeing support

Closing date for applications is Sunday 21 September 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.