Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality

Job Title: Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality (Hourly Paid)

Department: Service Industries

Reporting to: Associate Director Quality, Service Industries

Contract: Hourly Paid, Permanent

Salary: £15.97 – £34.15 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable catering professional with strong communication and organisational skills to join Middlesbrough College as a Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality. In this rewarding role, you will play a key part in shaping the next generation of catering professionals by delivering engaging, practical lessons and supporting learners to develop the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in the industry. You will bring industry experience, enthusiasm and a commitment to high standards, ensuring an inspiring and supportive learning environment for all students. If you are passionate about student success and driven to deliver an outstanding learning experience, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Standards.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by Middlesbrough College and any statutory regulators including but not limited to Awarding Bodies, Funding Bodies and / or Government Departments.
• Implement all College policies and procedures governing student life and conduct.

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

Qualifications

• To be a qualified Teacher or willing to work towards.
• GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• To hold a relevant Catering qualification.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience in the field of Catering – Essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge and/or experience of teaching in one or more areas of Catering – Desirable.
• An awareness of current challenges and opportunities within the Catering sector that may influence curriculum development.

Knowledge & Skill

• Good oral and written communication skills with a capacity to deal effectively with staff, students, parents, employers and others.
• To have good time management and organisational skills.
• Suitable level of proficiency in ICT and understanding of its application to Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
• Ability to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom.

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.