Culinary Arts Instructor (HE)

Contract: Fixed Term – up to 6-months maternity cover

University College Birmingham is looking to recruit a Culinary Arts Instructor to join the growing and exciting College of Food, and to be part of the teaching team delivering high‑quality, inspiring, and inclusive programmes across their portfolio of courses.

We are seeking an industry professional with significant, broad experience across the Food, Hospitality, and Culinary sectors, with exceptional practical skills and a passion for sharing real‑world expertise. While previous teaching experience is welcome, it is not essential, what matters most is the ability to bring current industry practice into the kitchen, motivate learners through hands‑on demonstration, and model the standards expected in today’s professional environments.

In this role, you will lead practical and live practical sessions in areas such as culinary skills development, kitchen and restaurant operations, creative kitchen management, and global menu development. You will also provide outstanding pastoral support to our diverse and ambitious student cohorts, helping them build confidence, resilience, and professional identity.

If you want to work in The College of Food, be part of a proactive team, guide the next generation of Hospitality and Food professionals, and contribute to the growth and success of this iconic and world‑renowned institution, then apply now!

This is a fixed term up to 6 months maternity cover

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions -28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 29 January 2026

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack. 

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating

UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. 

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