Job Description

Company Overview

Founded in 2015, RISE is a not-for-profit education organisation in Nottingham based in a hectare of woodland on the outskirts of the city. RISE was established to accommodate a small number of vulnerable learners on their education journey away from mainstream schools, and providing educational opportunities for some who may one day return. Recognising that the best learning happens within a responsive and nurturing community, the organisation provides learners with an experience centred on our natural environment and our pastoral approach.

Job Title: Cooking Tutor

Location:

Rise Learning Zone Alternative Provision, Nottingham. NG9 3GJ

Contract:

Part-time - 3 days per week

Working Pattern:

Term time only

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and practical Cooking Tutor to deliver engaging, skills-based cooking sessions for young people in an alternative provision setting. The role focuses on developing pupils' independence, confidence, and life skills through hands-on food preparation and nutrition education, while supporting positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver practical cooking lessons tailored to pupils with diverse needs, including SEND and SEMH Teach basic to intermediate cooking skills, food hygiene, nutrition, and kitchen safety Adapt lessons to meet individual learning styles and abilities Promote positive behaviour, teamwork, and independence in the kitchen Maintain a safe, calm, and structured learning environment Manage ingredients, equipment, and kitchen resources effectively Support pupils' personal development, confidence, and engagement Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams Monitor progress and provide informal feedback on pupils' development Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and food hygiene standards

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience teaching or working with young people, ideally in alternative provision, SEND, or youth settings Strong practical cooking skills and knowledge of basic nutrition Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable or disengaged learners Calm, patient, and flexible approach Good understanding of health & safety and food hygiene Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupils' wellbeing

Desirable:

Teaching, tutoring, or vocational training experience Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain) Experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour Relevant qualification in catering, hospitality, or education

Safeguarding

This role is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils at all times.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 16,700.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person