Together Our Community
Charity No: 1206902
️ Qualified Catering Teacher/Trainer - Empower Young Lives
Are you passionate about food and making a difference to the lives of young people with learning disabilities?
Together Our Community (TOC) is a Chichester based charity supporting young adults with learning disabilities take up supported work and volunteering placements in the local community. We are looking for a qualified Catering Teacher/Trainer to deliver engaging, hands-on training to the young people, helping them build essential life skills alongside the development of vocational skills in the area of hospitality and catering.
Location: Chichester Town Centre, PO19 1AR
Pay: £30 per hour
Hours: 8 hours per week Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year
Contract Type: Freelance/Self Employed
About the Role:
You will design and deliver inclusive catering training sessions over the course of a week that inspire confidence, independence, and creativity in our Chichester town commercial kitchen. Your teaching/training will help young people develop practical cooking skills, food hygiene awareness, and a sense of achievement - giving them the best opportunity to take up placements in the hospitality and catering workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver tailored catering training sessions for young people with learning disabilities
* Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
* Promote independence and vocational skills through practical catering activities
* Collaborate with our leadership team and support staff
* Monitor the young people's progress to inform progress report and provide regular constructive feedback
Skills & Qualifications:
* A qualified Food Catering/Technology Teacher - preferred to have QTS/QTLS or equivalent
* Relevant vocational experience/qualifications in Food and Nutrition, Food Hygiene, Catering, Health and Safety, Hospitality
* Confident delivering engaging, hands-on training that develops both life skills and subject vocational knowledge
* A team player passionate about inclusion and the potential of young people to progress and contribute to the hospitality and catering workforce
Why Join Us?
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people
* Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
* Flexible working hours through the week that might fit around another job
To Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter or email outlining your experience and motivation to take up this role to:
️ Closing Date: Friday 10 October