About the Role
This is a part-time, fixed-term role role until July 10th 2026. Your teaching schedule will mainly consist of afternoon/evening classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Are you a skilled cake decorator or patisserie professional with a passion for sharing your craft? Do you want to inspire and train the next generation of culinary experts? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Leeds City College are seeking a Cake Decorating & Patisserie Teacher to join our School of Travel, Food & Drink, where we prepare learners with the highest level of skills and industry knowledge. Our aim is to ensure every learner leaves ready to thrive in the hospitality and food sector.
As a teacher with us, you will not only deliver engaging lessons but also pass on your passion, creativity, and knowledge to help learners succeed. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the food and drink industry by developing the talent and confidence of tomorrow’s patisserie chefs and decorators.
Applicants must already possess a high level of skill and professional expertise in both cake decorating and patisserie, with the ability to demonstrate techniques to a professional standard. You will be committed to excellence, confident in your craft, and enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others.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.
The role would be ideal for somebody who is currently working in industry and is looking for an additional part-time opportunity.
At the School of Travel, Food & Drink, you will be part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to excellence. You’ll work in a creative environment where your expertise helps learners achieve recognised City & Guilds qualifications and prepares them for rewarding careers in the industry.
What You Will Do
Deliver inspiring and practical lessons in cake decorating and patisserie.
Teach adult learners, helping them achieve City & Guilds qualifications.
Share your industry knowledge and demonstrate high-level techniques.
Support, mentor, and motivate learners to reach their full potential.
Be responsible for tracking student progress.
Contribute to maintaining the school’s reputation for excellence in food education.
About You
We are looking for current professionals with:
Hands-on experience in patisserie and cake decorating (this is essential).
A commitment to high standards and industry best practices.
Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring others.
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. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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