About the Role

We are looking for teaching staff to cover our Hospitality & Cookery Courses based at Harrogate College. Our subject areas include, basic cookery through to advanced technical skills. We are also looking for culinary specialists and those who can deliver specific skills to people from a range of backgrounds.

Working on a flexible basis, you will be responsible for delivering and facilitating learning across the College. We are looking for someone who can encourage, inspire and develop knowledge for students in both our 16-19 provision and a range of adult learners too. Based on site at Hornbeam Park, Harrogate College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment to study and work. A great opportunity to step in to teaching!

What You Will Do

• Prepare for and deliver classes to student groups, with clear intentions and well-defined outcomes.
• Deliver taught classes in our well equipped College and workshops
• Manage student progress and achievement
• Evaluate students' work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in personal development, working to develop your own professional knowledge and skill set.

About You

• Industry Experience is ideal
• A creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and forward thinking practitioner.
• The ideal candidate will work well as part of a team and be resilient, adaptable and enthusiastic with experience of the industry
• You are student focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills.
• We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and would be happy working with people as well as being able to work independently when required.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements