Job Description

If you would like to apply, please complete the attached application form which can be emailed to hr@riversidecollege.ac.uk or visit: https://external.riverside.ac.uk/jobs-vacancies/index.html to complete an online application. Please note that CV's are not accepted as application for employment. Deadline for applications is 10 am 9/9/25.

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver outstanding catering and hospitality provision at the College to ensure that achievement and the student experience are exceptional.

Teaching and learning

To develop and deliver high quality teaching and learning to ensure students are successful in the area of Catering and Hospitality.

To promote student centred learning, ensuring all students have access to a supportive, differentiated learning environment.

To embed stretch and challenge so all students reach their full potential.

To identify and implement strategies to ensure that the student's learning experience is of the highest standard.

School of Catering and Hospitality

To be involved with the promotion of the School of Catering and Hospitality activities across the College and at external events if required.

To be involved in the development of the training restaurant and other business initiatives

To provide enrichment and enhancement activities within the Catering and Hospitality area, if required.

To support students in their working environments, including the production and larder kitchens.

Pastoral

To take an active role in the induction and support of students.

To offer pastoral support to students if required.

To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

To meet the individual needs of all students to ensure all have an equal chance of success.

Personal Development

To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested.

To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Relevant vocational qualifications (professional cooking qualifications required)

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Evidence of continuing professional development

Assessor/Verifier Qualifications (desirable but not essential as training will be given)

Knowledge/Experience

Strong vocational background in the catering industry

Experience of instructing or working with students would be preferable

Experience of effective team working in a college, training or busy industrial environment

Ability to develop supportive working relationships with parents and other key stakeholders

Skills/Attributes

Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations in the best interests of the students

Ability to contribute to the whole College experience

Effective communicator

Flexible approach

Logical approach to problem solving

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours if required

Post Information

Reports to Head of School: Hairdressing, Beauty, Catering and Hospitality

Salary 31,059 - 45,576 pro rata (Actual salary 4,969 - 7,292)

Hours -5.92 (4 hours teaching ), 52 weeks of the year, Permanent

The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure paid for by the Employer, and online checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,059.00-45,576.00 per year

Expected hours: 5.92 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person