Position: Hospitality & Catering Teacher

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

An innovative secondary school in Walsall is seeking a passionate and practical Hospitality & Catering Teacher to join their vocational technology faculty ASAP. In this full-time role, you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, guiding students through vocational qualifications such as WJEC Technical Award in Hospitality and Catering or GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition. You will inspire students to master culinary skills, nutrition, food safety, and hospitality management while embedding safe kitchen practices throughout. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

DUTIES

• Plan, deliver, and assess practical culinary skills and theoretical hospitality lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in line with vocational specifications and national standards.

• Maintain strict kitchen hygiene and safety standards in accordance with Food Standards Agency (FSA), Environmental Health, and CLEAPSS guidance.

• Instruct pupils in culinary techniques, menu planning, nutritional analysis, food provenance, and hospitality front-of-house operations for non-exam assessment (NEA) and practical exams.

• Differentiate practical and written tasks to support students of all learning abilities, including those with additional educational needs, while stretching high-attaining pupils.

• Collaborate with department colleagues and food technicians to manage ingredient stock, kitchen equipment maintenance, and culinary events.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management, Food Technology, Culinary Arts, Catering, or a related discipline.

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in secondary Hospitality & Catering or Food Technology, with robust kitchen safety and hygiene knowledge (Level 2/3 Food Hygiene certification preferred).

• Strong classroom and practical kitchen management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the national Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) commensurate with experience.

• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Modern, fully equipped commercial-grade training kitchens featuring professional cookers, prep stations, and interactive digital demonstration tools.

• Supportive senior leadership team providing tailored continuous professional development and ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Walsall location with direct transport links across the Black Country and the wider West Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Hospitality & Catering Teacher position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.