Job Title: Teacher - Culinary and Hospitality Skills (Variable Hours)Salary: Commencing at £16.14 per hour with progression to £18.16 per hourClosing Date: 2026-01-28About the RoleHarrogate College is looking for an inspiring Culinary and Hospitality Masterclass Teacher to deliver high-impact, professional training to our adult learners. We need a passionate expert who can lead industry-standard sessions, motivating adults to upskill, retrain, or master new techniques in our professional bistro and kitchen facilities. You will be dedicated to providing an outstanding learning journey, ensuring every student gains the confidence and tangible skills needed to excel in their personal or professional culinary goals.You won’t just be teaching techniques; you’ll be building confidence, mentoring students through their individual journeys, and celebrating their progress. Joining our supportive department means working alongside a team genuinely passionate about helping every learner unlock their talent and achieve a successful future in hospitality.Our college is a vibrant environment where staff provide high challenge and generous support, helping adult learners thrive through hands-on experience. Whether they are looking to enter the industry or advance their current careers, your role as a teacher will be life-changing for students seeking progress and excellence. We pride ourselves on a positive, inclusive culture where we celebrate the successes of our learners within the department and across the wider Luminate Education Group.Please note, this is a variable hours contract. You will mainly be expected to teach evening classes to adult students. What You Will DoYou will bring your industry expertise to life by designing and delivering high-impact masterclasses that go far beyond standard lesson plans. Create immersive, hands-on learning that keeps adult students engaged and motivated.You’ll be responsible for setting high standards and providing the kind of sharp, constructive feedback that helps learners sharpen their skills and reach professional benchmarks.Maintain high quality standards while utilising Harrogate College’s extensive Employer Network to keep your teaching rooted in the local industry.You won’t just be teaching techniques; you’ll be building confidence, mentoring students through their individual journeys, and celebrating their progress. Joining our supportive department means working alongside a team genuinely passionate about helping every learner unlock their talent and achieve a successful future in hospitality.About YouA seasoned hospitality professional with a genuine commitment to your craft and have a natural desire to mentor others. While you may not have formal teaching experience, you will have substantial experience in high-standard kitchens or front-of-house operations and are now ready to inspire adult learners.An effective communicator who can translate complex industry techniques into clear, actionable steps for those looking to upskill or retrain.You understand the value of high standards and creative flair. You thrive on the success of a team and find it rewarding to watch others develop their own unique talents. Backed by an inclusive approach and a positive attitude, you are ready to move from the professional floor or kitchen into our bistro to help adults discover their culinary potential.BenefitsThe group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension schemes with generous employer contributions:Teachers’ Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeople’s Pension SchemeCPD opportunities:Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsHarrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.SAFEGUARDINGAt 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 INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
