Overview
Job Title: Teacher – Cake Decoration/Patisserie Skills (Fixed Term, Part-Time)
Salary: Commencing at £30,527 with progression to £34,349 per annum pro rata
About the Role
What You Will Do
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Deliver inspiring and practical lessons in cake decorating and patisserie.
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Teach adult learners, helping them achieve City & Guilds qualifications.
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Share your industry knowledge and demonstrate high-level techniques.
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Support, mentor, and motivate learners to reach their full potential.
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Be responsible for tracking student progress.
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Contribute to maintaining the school’s reputation for excellence in food education.
About You
We are looking for current professionals with:
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Hands-on experience in patisserie and cake decorating (this is essential).
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A commitment to high standards and industry best practices.
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Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
Teaching experience is desirable but not essential – we welcome industry experts who want to train and develop the next generation, and we will support you in building your teaching skills.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
