Work at The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food is dedicated to inspiring and helping people from all walks of life to learn about healthy, sustainable and delicious food. We offer a wide range of hands-on courses taught by world-class tutors, in a unique environment within the grounds of the beautiful Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire.

We are part of  the Welbeck Community, working alongside consultancies and technology companies, creative and artisan businesses, food producers, publishers, designers and artists.

The unique location offers all the benefits of easy access to the larger cities and towns of Sheffield, Chesterfield and Nottingham and is only a 15-minute drive to both the M1 and the A1.

Could you be a tutor or course technician at The School of Artisan Food?

While we’re not currently expanding, we’re always interested in hearing from skilled and passionate individuals from the artisan food world.

If you have experience in artisan food and are interested in tutoring, or if you have the practical skills and enthusiasm to support our courses as a technician, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to info@schoolofartisanfood.org.

Currently advertised positions

Associate Tutor in Viennoiserie and Patisserie

Hourly paid work

Typically, 24 x 6h- or 7h- teaching days per year in blocks of 3 to 5 days at a time.

Variable depending on the teaching timetable. 

A 30 min break (unpaid for lunch should be taken on days exceeding 6 Hr).

Location

The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR

Pay and benefits

Paid at an hourly rate for teaching delivered in accordance with a pre-agreed schedule (negotiated at the start of the academic year). The rate of pay is at a higher rate, in line with equivalent pay-rates for the higher education sector, acknowledging that teaching hours include preparation, administration and assessment activities (including standardisation, moderation etc) that are considered part of, not additional, to paid-for teaching hours.

Accommodation and travel expenses are not typically paid unless your home is located outside of a standard commute radius. 

Holiday entitlement is paid as an uplift to the teaching hours rate, depending on the number of hours actually worked and pro-rated on the basis of a full-time entitlement of the statutory minimum of 28 days holiday during each full holiday year (including public holidays in England and Wales).  

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic, capable, and, ideally, professionally qualified tutor to module lead, deliver teaching and assessments on our levels 4 and 5 Higher Education viennoiserie and patisserie modules, making teaching contributions based on the skillset of the successful candidate.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with an artisan viennoiserie and patisserie background with higher education teaching experience to further their career, in a fascinating, fast-paced environment.

As a valued member of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining The School’s good reputation and high standards in the delivery of our viennoiserie and patisserie higher education modules and contributing more broadly as a member the higher education team.

Further information, how to apply and closing date

Please contact Director of Food Education, Chris Jones (chris.jones@schoolofartisanfood.org or by phone on 01909 498958) to discuss this position further.  To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to info@schoolofartisanfood.org no later than 17:00 on Monday 1st June 2026.

Please download the full job description and person specification below.  

Associate Tutor in Viennoiserie and Patisserie Role Description & Person Specification

(DOCX, 72.4 KB)

Chair of Trustees 

Location
The School of Artisan Food, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire (Board meetings primarily in person, with regular virtual meetings

Time Commitment
Approximately 2–3 days per month including:

  • 5–6 Board meetings per year
  • Occasional committee or working group meetings
  • Regular one-to-one meetings with the CEO
  • Annual events and/ or trustee development activities

Purpose
The Chair provides inclusive, values-led leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring The School of Artisan Food is well governed, financially resilient and focused on delivering its charitable mission. Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive, the Chair supports effective decision making, constructive challenge and a strong organisational culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition. The Chair plays a pivotal role in stewarding The School through its next phase of growth and extending its impact in artisan food education and policy.

Salary
This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses may be claimed.

To express interest in the role or request an informal conversation, please contact Jenny Paxman, CEO by email: jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org or tel: 01909 498960.

Please take time to download and read the Recruitment Pack for this important role.

The School of Artisan Food | Chair of Trustees | Recruitment Pack

(PDF, 4.86 MB)