Full Time, Permanent, Chef Teacher/Trainer, job vacancy. Cutcombe, Minehead, Somerset.
Salary & Benefits:
- 27,000 - 31,400 per annum, FTE 29,000 - 34,000 per annum
- Permanent, Term Time, Full Time plus training days
- 40 Hours per week
- Pension, Life Assurance, Competitive Pension Scheme
- Health Cashback Plan
- High Street Discounts & Employee Assistance Programme
About the Employer: Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for a highly regarded provider of Specialist Education & Supported Living services. This organization is dedicated to supporting children, young people, and adults with a range of disabilities, including Autism. In this role, you will be instrumental in helping young people with learning disabilities develop vital skills, setting them up for successful employment in the future.
Role Overview: As a Chef Tutor / Teacher, you will bring your passion for teaching and culinary expertise to the classroom, delivering engaging and dynamic food preparation sessions tailored to each student's needs. You will take on a pivotal role in planning and conducting assessments, setting targets, and regularly reviewing student progress. By applying the principles of RARPA (Recognizing and Recording Progress and Achievement), you will ensure that each student receives the support and guidance they need to excel. Your feedback will be key in helping students refine their skills and improve their performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspire and teach young people through engaging cookery sessions.
- Plan and prepare assessments to set and review student targets.
- Apply RARPA principles to track and record student progress.
- Develop and implement action plans for students who need additional support.
- Provide constructive feedback to help students enhance their skills.
Candidate Requirements:
- City & Guilds in Hospitality and Catering Level 2 or equivalent.
- Level 3 qualification is desirable or willingness to work towards it.
- Level 4 Certificate in Education is a plus but not essential.
- Experience working in the Hospitality & Catering industry.
- Previous experience in vocational education is an advantage but not mandatory.
- A collaborative team player with a passion for teaching.
- A commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people with disabilities.
Why Join This Team? This organization is committed to empowering young people, equipping them with the tools and opportunities to build the lives they aspire to. Through exceptional teaching, individualized support, and expert-led integrated therapy, they guide students with additional learning needs to set and achieve their personal goals.
Compliance: Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the organization is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under DBS filtering rules). The organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in their care and is a Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Support: Social Care & Education Jobs will provide full support throughout your application process, assisting with any questions and ensuring a smooth transition up to your start date.