Catering & Hospitality Teacher
Department: Hair, Beauty & Catering
Salary: £15.96 to £17.93 per hour
Contract Type: Variable Hours
Reference: REC2473 | Closing Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
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 industry experienced Chef Teacher to join our Hair, Beauty & Catering department. This is an exciting opportunity to share your culinary expertise with the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals, helping learners develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to succeed within a fast paced and rewarding industry.
Working as part of our Catering and Hospitality team, you will deliver engaging and practical teaching across a range of programmes, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study. You will join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences while maintaining strong links with industry and current professional practice.
This role is ideal for a skilled chef or hospitality professional who is passionate about education and developing future talent within the sector.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Chef Teacher, you will plan, prepare and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment across Catering and Hospitality programmes. You will create engaging lessons and practical learning experiences that develop learners’ technical skills, industry knowledge and professional behaviours.
You will assess learner progress, provide timely and constructive feedback and adapt your teaching approaches to meet the needs of individual learners. Through effective support and guidance, you will help learners achieve their goals while preparing them for successful careers within the catering and hospitality industry.
You will contribute to curriculum development, creating learning materials and resources that reflect current industry practice and standards. You will also support moderation, sampling and quality assurance activities, ensuring programmes meet awarding body and College requirements.
Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will participate in departmental development activities, programme meetings and wider team initiatives. You may also support the day to day operation of the department by engaging with visitors, participating in promotional activities and contributing to the continued development of the College’s catering provision.
About You
You will be an enthusiastic and motivated catering professional with substantial industry experience and a passion for helping others succeed. With a strong background within the catering and hospitality sector, you will bring current industry knowledge, practical expertise and a commitment to developing future professionals.
You will be confident delivering both practical and theory based learning, using a variety of teaching and assessment methods to engage learners and support achievement. Whether you are an experienced teacher or a chef looking to transition into education, you will be committed to maintaining high standards and continually developing your own practice.
With a growth mindset and strong teamworking skills, you will embrace innovation and be committed to providing learners with an outstanding educational experience that prepares them for success in the hospitality industry.
Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications
• Teaching experience (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Assessor awards (D32/33 or A1/2) (or willingness to achieve within a specified timescale)
• Level 3 qualification in Catering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ industrial experience of working within catering and hospitality industry
Reasons to join us
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications Sunday 26th July 2026. 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 their 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.
We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy