Teacher of Catering & Hospitality
Job Type Permanent – Part Time
Hours 29.6 hours per week (8.30 – 4.30)
Salary £38,064 per annum (pro rata)
Location Southampton
We are Nacro. We see your future, whatever the past.
We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
That’s why our housing, education, justice and health and wellbeing services work alongside people to give them the support and skills they need to succeed. And it’s why we fight for their voices to be heard and campaign together to create lasting change.
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What we offer:
- An incremental pay offer with annual increases and increases which reflect your development in the role,
- Fully funded progression route to becoming a qualified teacher,
- Advanced progression options including assurance, coaching, and leadership qualifications to support your next career steps,
- An alternative to observations where we will support you to experiment and try new things in your practice,
- An average class size of just 8 students,
- Protected time for essential administrative tasks,
- A unique to industry focus on wellbeing with a genuine work-life balance, including annual leave available to request all year round,
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking someone who is passionate about helping young people to learn and achieve, and who can help them be ready to take their next steps. We need someone who is compassionate in their approach, and who can work with young people who may have had multiple barriers to education in the past. We want someone who is flexible and can be part of a small, local team who come together in all circumstances to put our students first.
What will I be doing as a teacher at Nacro?
As a key member of the teaching team, your primary focus will be delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Catering, while incorporating relevant Hospitality knowledge and skills to provide students with a well-rounded learning experience. You will support students to make appropriate progress in lessons, enabling them to achieve their qualifications and develop the practical and professional skills required for employment within the catering and hospitality industries. In addition, you will play an important role within the college community by providing pastoral support to students and contributing to quality assurance activities, ensuring that courses are delivered on time and to the highest standard.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
- Preparing for learning by planning lessons, developing resources, and caring for our classroom spaces,
- Monitoring students’ progress on their course, providing feedback and support so that students can improve,
- Assessing students and their work so that they achieve as expected and as needed for their next steps,
- Working with your colleagues to enhance delivery, identify support needs, and contributing to student experience and enrichment,
- You may be asked to deliver tutorial or skills lessons as part of your role using our ready-made lessons resources.
Requirements for this role:
- English and Maths at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Level 2,
- Candidates must possess experience working within a professional kitchen environment, together with extensive hospitality industry experience and strong subject knowledge.
- Experience working with young people with anxiety, ASD/ASHD
- Knowledge of the EHCP process
- First hand travel experience
- Relevant education experience
- A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential, Nacro is proud to support those new to teaching.
- All candidates will require an enhanced DBS check,
Successful candidate expected to start in the academic year beginning August 2026.
Next steps?
Please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to apply online.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not preclude your success in this role; any criminal record information will be subject to a fair and proportionate assessment. If you would like advice about applying for work with a criminal record, please contact our confidential Criminal Record Support Service on 0300 123 1999 or by email at
[email protected].
