22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Hotel, catering and travel

Working pattern

Part time: This is a permanent, part-time position working 26 hours per week (0.70 FTE) based at our City of Oxford College Campus. These days can be flexible for the right candidate.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£31,387 - £43,869

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role: Hospitality & Chef Teacher

Do you want to transform your career and pass on your hospitality and catering experience to the next generation?

We are looking for a Chef to teach and support our Culinary Arts provision within the Activate Learning Hospitality and Catering department at Oxford College. You will be responsible for the delivery, assessment, and tracking student achievement for the courses.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for an individual with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. For example, a culinary arts student from one of our colleges has been crowned the Young Risotto Chef of the Year 2021 and we would love the candidate for this post to continue to drive competition experiences forward.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 26 hours per week (0.70 FTE) based at our City of Oxford College Campus. These days can be flexible for the right candidate.

What do you need to be a successful Hospitality & Chef Teacher at Activate Learning?

You will have worked in the industry as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie and you will have a passion for using this experience to develop the skills of the future generation.

Teaching experience is required for this role. In addition to having the necessary qualifications and industry experience to teach on our Hospitality and Catering courses, you must be able to demonstrate previous teaching experience and the attributes of an inspirational educator. We will support your continued professional development in the FE sector, but a background in teaching is essential.

Communication with industry partners is also a requirement for this role as we work closely with hotel chains, local restaurants, and contract catering employers to supply work placement, apprenticeships, mentorships and masterclass demonstrations for our students.

  • Significant experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie is essential
  • A culinary qualification is essential
  • Teaching experience is highly desirable

While not essential, we're particularly interested in candidates with teaching, assessing, and IQA qualifications.

You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

What the college offers its staff

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
  • Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
  • Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows safer recruitment principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Depending on the role, successful applicants may undergo DBS, right to work, reference, qualification and suitability checks.

We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Please contact our Talent Team if you require reasonable adjustments.

Applying for the job

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About Activate Learning

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
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Website
Activate Learning website
Email address
recruitment@activatelearning.ac.uk
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Activate Learning is a pioneering education group made up of eight colleges across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, with a global reach and a shared commitment to transforming lives through learning.


We believe education has the power to change lives, and our innovative approach puts people at the heart of everything we do. Across our colleges and wider organisation, our people work together to create positive experiences and opportunities for our students, communities and colleagues.


We recognise that every employee is an individual, with their own ambitions, strengths and career aspirations. That’s why we empower our people to make the choices that are right for their careers and personal development. We value our employees as fundamental to our continued success and are committed to creating a diverse, open and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to flourish.


When you join Activate Learning, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers the benefits and opportunities of a large employer, alongside a genuine commitment to your career development. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a transformational approach to education, while working within a supportive and connected community where collaboration, growth and new ideas are encouraged.


At Activate Learning, we’re investing in more than education — we’re investing in our people, our communities and the future.

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