“Tutors very ably improve learner confidence and motivation through their well-planned and conducive management of sessions and probing questions. Learners benefit from occupationally experienced staff who promote current industrial practice effectively.”
“Training on apprenticeship and Train to Gain programmes is well prepared and takes good account of learners’ individual needs.”
Ofsted 2010
We are really proud of our staff and believe that they are our most important resource. They are the core factor in your success, along with, of course, your commitment to study. They are highly qualified, many of them with Master’s degrees or Doctorates alongside recognised vocational qualifications for their subject area. They also have relevant industrial or commercial experience so that they can pass on practical know-how which helps with your employability.
Let's meet a few of them now. You'll be able to meet more when you come to college.
Theresa joined Craven College as Head of The School of Art, Design and Media in 2008, leading a particularly talented and creative staff team in developing the breadth and success of courses offered in the School’s unique, purpose built facilities.
In 2006 Theresa successfully completed a Masters degree in Fashion and Textiles at Manchester Metropolitan University, gaining a Distinction grade. She has since combined her managerial and lecturing role at Craven College with the development of her own creative practice, which involves working in both textiles and digital media.
John began his career by completing a four year apprenticeship in Professional Cookery, during which time he was fortunate to train with chefs from Britain and Europe. He worked for some of the world’s largest hotel groups, culminating in him achieving the position of Head Chef - with special responsibility for training - with the Forte Hotel Group.
He later joined Craven College as a Chef Lecturer, teaching Professional Cookery and Advanced Patisserie to full and part-time students. Once he became established within the college, he spent a further five years developing his own subject skills and educational pratice at Huddersfield University.
Over the years, John and his team have taught a great number of catering students, many of whom, have gone on to have very successful careers as: Restaurateurs, Catering Managers, Restaurant Managers, Chefs and Pastry chefs, gaining top positions within the industry in the UK and around the world.
John has always endeavoured to promote the catering industry and the work of chefs, mainly through his work at the college and also through his membership of the Craft Guild of Chefs and the Professional Association for Catering Education.
Tina has travel and tourism industrial experience spanning 23 years. A former company director of a travel organisation whose business base covered retail/business distribution together with specialisms in tour operations she went on to pursue an academic career and undertake consultancy.
The development of the tourism curriculum is a key interest which is supported by both her by consultancy work and membership of Edexcel qualifications development group for which she is the principal moderator for new Travel and Tourism Diploma.
She holds an MA in Leisure and Tourism and in addition to her management duties teaches on Foundation degree in Travel Operations Management and BA (Hons) Service Sector Management.
