Overview
Job Title: Course Leader – Culinary Skills
Salary: Commencing at £34,869 with progression to £40,410 per annum
About the Role
What You Will Do
- Lead and develop the Culinary Skills courses, ensuring they are well organised, ambitious and provide an outstanding experience for all learners.
- Provide strong course leadership, working closely with teaching staff to maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and learner support.
- Monitor learner progress, attendance, retention and achievement, taking action where needed to ensure learners are supported to reach their full potential.
- Create an exciting and engaging curriculum that develops the technical, practical and professional skills learners need to succeed within the culinary and hospitality industry.
- Drive forward industry engagement and employer links, creating meaningful opportunities for learners to gain insight, experience and connections within the sector.
- Help shape and develop the new Student Academy Restaurant at Printworks Campus, ensuring it becomes an integral part of the Culinary Skills curriculum and provides learners with authentic industry experience.
- Champion high expectations and professional standards, ensuring learners develop the confidence, behaviours and skills expected within the hospitality industry.
- Contribute to the continued development of the curriculum, responding to industry trends, employer feedback and the changing needs of learners and the sector.
- Build a positive course culture, where learners feel supported, challenged and motivated to succeed.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate, ambitious and committed to making a difference to the lives and future careers of young people.
You will be an experienced professional who understands the culinary and hospitality industry and can bring your knowledge, enthusiasm and industry experience into the classroom and wider course environment.
You will be someone who:
- Has experience of leading or coordinating a course or curriculum area, with a strong understanding of what makes an excellent learner experience.
- Is passionate about Culinary Skills and the hospitality industry, with the knowledge and enthusiasm to inspire the next generation of professionals.
- Has high expectations of learners and colleagues, and is committed to achieving strong outcomes.
- Builds positive and effective relationships with learners, colleagues, employers and industry partners.
- Is confident in using data and information to identify priorities, monitor progress and drive improvement.
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage the demands of a busy course leadership role.
- Is committed to creating real-world learning experiences that prepare learners for employment, apprenticeships and further study.
- Has the creativity and ambition to help us develop our new Student Academy Restaurant and maximise the opportunities it provides for learners.
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider success of the School of Travel, Food and Drink.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD 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 Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At 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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
