Instructor Demonstrator in Catering & Hospitality

Job Title: Instructor Demonstrator in Catering & Hospitality (Hourly Paid)

Department: Service Industries

Reporting to: Associate Director Quality, Service Industries

Contract: Hourly Paid, Permanent

Salary: £23.71 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

The Role

Middlesbrough College is seeking an Instructor Demonstrator Assessor in Catering, where you will support and develop learners across a range of catering programmes. In this hands-on role, you will train, assess and guide students in workshops and real working environments, helping them build the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for success in the industry. We are looking for an experienced catering professional who is organised, a strong communicator, and passionate about supporting learners to achieve high standards and progress in their careers.

Key Responsibilities

• To train, demonstrate, assess, and support students enrolled in competence-based or skills-based learning programmes.
• To assist individual students/trainees in developing their personalised learning plans to achieve their objectives and meet externally defined standards.
• To always ensure adherence to safe working practices.
• To oversee the maintenance of learning resources and equipment used within the learning programme, reporting any faults or required repairs to the relevant technician or manager.
• To assist in providing guidance to students participating in the learning programmes, including conducting one-to-one tutorials.

Please find the full job description here – Instructor Demonstrator in Catering & Hospitality (Hourly Paid)

Qualifications

• Level 3 Catering qualification.
• Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.

Experience

• Up-to-date knowledge and hands-on experience in Catering practice.
• Awareness of current and emerging issues within the Catering industry that may influence curriculum delivery.
• Knowledge and/or experience of career pathways in Catering for learners aged 16–18 and adults aged 19 and over.

Knowledge & Skill

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed time management and organisational abilities.
• Skilled in identifying and sharing best practices.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details, please contact Lynsey Hindhaugh, Associate Director Quality, Service Industries on ***email_hidden***

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

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.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.