After‑School Cookery Club Teacher
Inspire children with your energy and expertise
Join our friendly cookery club team and help children discover the joy of cooking. This part‑time, term‑time only role is ideal for part‑time teachers, teaching assistants, childcare professionals, or confident cooks who are brilliant with kids and love being in charge of a busy, lively room.
Our ethos is simple: positivity first, and getting the most out of every child. We encourage effort, celebrate small wins, and help each child see how capable they really are.
About the role
We’re a small, independent children’s cookery club based in Stockport, running hands‑on sessions for EYFS–KS2. In a fun, positive environment, children build life skills, teamwork and confidence while cooking from scratch. We prepare both sweet and savoury recipes and inspire young chefs to connect with fresh, wholesome ingredients and understand their impact on well‑being.
This role is ideal for
- Part‑time teachers or teaching assistants
- Childcare professionals or playworkers
- Confident cooks who are brilliant with kids and love leading a busy, lively cookery club
What you’ll do
- Lead or support engaging cooking sessions, confidently managing groups of children in a safe, positive, productive environment.
- Use strong classroom or group management to keep sessions calm, well‑organised and fun.
- Bring energy, reliability and a positive work ethic to every class, modelling our ethos and helping every child get the most out of themselves.
- Assist with equipment set‑up and pack‑down (Leaders collect and return kit in Great Moor, Stockport).
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in classroom or group management with young children.
- Hard‑working, organised and energetic, with a positive attitude and excellent timekeeping.
- Confident cook with basic culinary skills and enthusiasm to share this with children.
- Full driving licence and use of own car (essential for Leader role).
- Local to Hazel Grove, Great Moor, Stockport, or the mentioned school areas.
- Enhanced DBS, First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Safety certifications preferred (can be arranged).
What you’ll get
- Competitive rates of pay with full training and ongoing support
- Flexible, term‑time only hours – perfect for parents
- A fun, creative work environment and a warm, welcoming team
- The joy of inspiring children and building their confidence in a positive, encouraging setting
- Opportunities to increase hours and take on more responsibility
If you share our ethos of positivity and getting the most out of every child, and have the energy, experience and work ethic to inspire young chefs, apply now and become part of our cookery club team!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £22.11-£29.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a full UK drivers licence and have use of own car?
- Are you readily available to work afterschool hours (between 3pm and 5pm) Monday to Thursday?
- Do you hold a valid Enhanced DBS cetificate?
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and use of own car (required)
Work Location: In person
