Are you ready to shape the future of culinary education while inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals? Whether you’re an experienced educator ready to step into a Curriculum Leader role or a passionate industry expert looking to make an impact, Gateshead College has a rewarding opportunity for you. As Curriculum Leader, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering high-quality education, providing innovative leadership and ensuring our students and staff reach their full potential. You’ll be responsible for managing a team of dedicated professionals and ensuring our curriculum is industry-relevant, forward-thinking and aligned with employer needs. Our department has a fantastic reputation within the college and wider community and provides brilliant experiences for students to practise their skills. Your role will be pivotal in developing these experiences and creating new opportunities with a range of employers. Using your excellent communication skills and ability to influence and inspire others, you will lead on developing employer panels, attending networking events and actively contributing to the business development of the department and wider college. This role isn’t just about teaching—it’s about transformation. You’re schedule will enable you to focus on the development of the programmes and your team. You’ll lead the department to new heights, cultivating a culture of excellence and inspiring both staff and students to aim higher every day. You’ll shape an innovative and engaging curriculum that inspires learners to develop the skills and achieve the qualifications that allow them to embark on a sustainable career in the industry. Key Responsibilities: Management of curriculum team Planning and managing of resources and a budget Management of the student-run restaurant Enfields Kitchen Manage the kitchen budget and ensure efficient operations Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations Planning, delivery and assessment of practical and theory classes Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment Collaborate with our team to develop innovative menu ideas and cooking techniques Support learners to build resilience and confidence in the kitchen and front of house. Qualifications / Experience: Staff line management Managing a budget Substantial cooking experience with comprehensive knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, recipes, equipment and procedures Knowledge of various cuisines and how professional kitchens function Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs Food hygiene A teaching qualification or willing to work towards one with our support. What We Offer: A chance to make a difference in the lives of aspiring chefs Opportunities for professional development and growth A supportive and collaborative team environment Competitive salary and benefits Generous holiday allowance. About Gateshead College At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills. This means putting everything we’ve got into making sure our students are the most employable and this is what makes our college such an exciting place to work. From bringing industry expertise into the classroom and working hand in hand with businesses, to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and supporting students to develop personally as well as professionally, we’re all about creating experiences that will set learners up for life. If you share our ambition, we’d love to hear from you. In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone. At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us. Don’t have a teaching qualification? Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you. We'll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that's why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you'll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role. Get in touch If you would like an informal chat and a tour of our facilities. Call Kevin Marston, Assistant Principal on 07739 952555 to arrange this. Benefits: Generous holiday allowance 58 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays). Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services. Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme. Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme. Retail and travel discounts. Volunteering days. Job details Job reference VV1892 Date posted 22/11/2024 Application closing date 05/01/2025 Location Baltic Campus Salary £43,816 per annum Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching
