Hospitality & Catering Teacher

Teacher of Hospitality and Catering - Full time, permanent - Qualified teachers pay scale. Anticipated start date: September 2025 or as soon as possible after.

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive college catering for students aged 13 to 18, situated on the edge of the stunning Exmoor National Park. We aim to provide a rich and varied education for all our students, underpinned by a relentless drive for excellence from every member of staff.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teacher of Hospitality and Catering to join our highly dedicated and collaborative team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner or a talented Early Career Teacher (ECT) with the potential to become one.

• A qualified teacher with a specialism in Hospitality and Catering (Food Technology).
• The ability to teach engaging and challenging lessons that inspire students.
• High expectations for all learners and a commitment to inclusive practice.
• A passion for teaching and learning, with a drive to continually improve.
• The ability to raise standards and maximise student potential through dynamic teaching.

• A strong and supportive team environment within a forward-thinking college.
• Employee Rewards Scheme including High Street discounts and Staff Wellbeing Centre.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Access to a Trust-wide leadership competencies framework and a professional leadership development coach.
• A Trust-wide Staff Wellbeing Policy.
• Personalised professional development through our exceptional team and supported via our Continual Professional Growth Policy (replacing traditional appraisal and pay progression).
• Relocation package.

We welcome visits to the college and would be delighted to talk with you about this opportunity. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us at.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 22nd June 2025.

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge, skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work-life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part-time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.