Chef - (SEN)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, N9 9TU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9d69141b-b163-43d7-a7c0-5b4100ee2447 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining a professional training kitchen, teaching learners the essential skills needed to succeed in the food and catering industry.
By operating the kitchen as a functional workspace, you will help learners, primarily aged 16–25 with special educational needs - develop the practical knowledge and confidence required for employment in hospitality.
You will uphold high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness, while also supporting learners in developing independence and life skills through hands-on cooking lessons.
The kitchen is linked to a local community café, giving learners the opportunity to plan menus, prepare dishes, and serve food to real customers—providing invaluable real-world experience.
You will work closely with school staff, learners, and external professionals. You’ll also liaise with local suppliers to source fresh, sustainable ingredients and ensure compliance with dietary, health and safety, and allergen requirements.
You will report to the school’s Facilities Manager and collaborate with the wider educational team to embed food education across the curriculum.
You will:
• Have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be friendly, professional, and an excellent communicator
• Thrive on creating engaging, inclusive, and practical lessons
• Be passionate about supporting learners to reach their full potential
• Be innovative in creating a stimulating and realistic kitchen learning environment
• Be willing to undergo teacher training if not already QTS qualified
• Want a meaningful role that helps shape young lives through food education and vocational training
What the school offers its staff
We have an attractive employee benefits package, including:
• Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions
• Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role
Commitment to safeguarding
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.
You will be responsible for managing and maintaining a professional training kitchen, teaching learners the essential skills needed to succeed in the food and catering industry.
By operating the kitchen as a functional workspace, you will help learners, primarily aged 16–25 with special educational needs - develop the practical knowledge and confidence required for employment in hospitality.
You will uphold high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness, while also supporting learners in developing independence and life skills through hands-on cooking lessons.
The kitchen is linked to a local community café, giving learners the opportunity to plan menus, prepare dishes, and serve food to real customers—providing invaluable real-world experience.
You will work closely with school staff, learners, and external professionals. You’ll also liaise with local suppliers to source fresh, sustainable ingredients and ensure compliance with dietary, health and safety, and allergen requirements.
You will report to the school’s Facilities Manager and collaborate with the wider educational team to embed food education across the curriculum.
You will:
• Have experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic, and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Be friendly, professional, and an excellent communicator
• Thrive on creating engaging, inclusive, and practical lessons
• Be passionate about supporting learners to reach their full potential
• Be innovative in creating a stimulating and realistic kitchen learning environment
• Be willing to undergo teacher training if not already QTS qualified
• Want a meaningful role that helps shape young lives through food education and vocational training
What the school offers its staff
We have an attractive employee benefits package, including:
• Pension scheme with 19.01% employer contributions
• Supportive learning culture with funded continuous professional development (CPD)
• Professional networking opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunity to make your mark in a highly rewarding and meaningful role
Commitment to safeguarding
West Lea School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure and checks regarding proof of ID, medical clearance and the right to work in the UK.