Chef Teacher

About the role: Hospitality & Chef Teacher

We are seeking an experienced teacher with a strong culinary background to join our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Culinary Arts provision within the Activate Learning Hospitality and Catering department at Guildford College. You will be responsible for delivering, assessing, and tracking student achievement across our courses.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with passion and drive who is committed to inspiring students and enabling them to unlock their potential, and with a catering curriculum which is truly unique we provide students with outstanding opportunities to advance their culinary skills.

This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Guildford College Campus.

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

• Proven teaching experience is essential
• Strong professional background as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Chef de Partie.
• Relevant qualifications to teach in Hospitality and Catering
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance teaching, assessment, and industry engagement.

While we will support your continued professional development in the FE sector, this role is not suitable for candidates without teaching experience.

You will also work closely with industry partners-including hotel chains, restaurants, and catering employers-to create opportunities for students such as work placements, apprenticeships, mentorships, and masterclass demonstrations.

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.

Learn more about Teachers at Activate Learning.

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

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 AL 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.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/work-with-us/wellbeing/

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.