About the Role
Harrogate College is looking for an inspiring Hospitality Teacher to join our dedicated team.
We welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified teachers. Full training and support to attain a teaching qualification will be provided as part of the role.
You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace, supporting students as they develop essential front-of-house skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work effectively within a high-pressure team. While your expertise may lie in front-of-house excellence, you will also be confident and capable within a professional kitchen environment, ensuring a holistic understanding of the industry is passed on to our students.
Harrogate College is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support. We believe that achieving a hospitality qualification can be life-changing, providing a direct route into employment, further study, or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student belief in their own unique ability, and we look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares this passion for an outstanding student journey.
This is a part‑time position, working 14.8 hours per week across two days.
What You Will Do
- Lead and develop our training restaurant into a professional, commercial environment, mentoring students as they master front-of-house excellence, customer service, and seamless teamwork.
- Deliver inspiring sessions and develop curriculum resources that bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world hospitality practice, utilising your expertise in both kitchen and service environments.
- Drive student recruitment and selection by acting as an ambassador at open events and conducting interviews to ensure prospective learners are placed on the right pathway for their careers.
- Provide holistic pastoral support and mentoring, guiding a diverse range of students through their personal growth and the development of essential, "work-ready" professional skills.
- Create authentic assessment activities that mirror industry standards, providing the timely, developmental feedback needed to motivate students to reach their full potential.
- As a member of the Luminate Group, contribute to quality assurance processes and share best practices across our network.
- Commit to your own professional development by working towards a teaching qualification and participating in continuous industrial CPD to stay at the forefront of the hospitality sector.
About You
- You will bring a wealth of industry experience and are passionate about the commercial side of the sector, from front-of-house excellence and customer service to confidence within a professional kitchen.
- You may already hold a teaching qualification, but if not, you are fully committed to working towards one with our support to share your craft with the next generation.
- You hold relevant vocational qualifications in Hospitality and possess communication & numeracy skills required to mentor students toward their own professional success.
- You are dedicated to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment, using restorative practice in your communication to build confidence and mutual respect with learners.
- You are a flexible and supportive team player, eager to contribute to the wider success of Harrogate College and the Luminate Education Group.
- You have an eye for detail and high standards, with a willingness to engage in quality assurance processes to ensure our students receive an industry-leading education.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. 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.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.