Cooking Instructor/Teacher

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Cooking Instructor/Teacher Location: Heath Farm College, Maidstone, ME16 0ER Hours: 25.5 hours per week | Wednesday to Friday Salary: Up to £18,424,26 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role We're seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Cooking Instructor / Teacher to join our specialist education team, delivering engaging vocational cooking programmes and practical life skills to young people aged 14–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Every lesson is an opportunity to build confidence, celebrate success and help students prepare for adulthood, employment and independent living. Whether your background is in education, professional catering, hospitality or the food industry, this could be the rewarding career you've been looking for. Working with small class sizes, you'll tailor learning to individual needs, supporting students to achieve recognised vocational qualifications while developing essential everyday skills, whether you're introducing healthy eating, baking, budgeting or employability skills, you'll play a key role in helping young people realise their potential. What you will be doing Deliver engaging practical cooking and food preparation lessons to small groups of students. Teach vocational cooking, catering and food preparation qualifications up to Level 2. Support students to develop independence through practical life skills including meal planning, shopping, budgeting and healthy living. Adapt learning to meet individual EHCP outcomes and pesonal development goals. Assess student progress and celebrate achievements. Promote food hygiene, kitchen safety and healthy lifestyle choices. Maintain a safe, organised and fully compliant teaching kitchen. What you will bring Essential Holds a Leve