Bakery Lecturer

Protocol National Limited.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Gain FE teaching experience

Supportive educational environment

Impact on learners entering bakery

Job summary

Protocol National Limited is seeking a Bakery Lecturer to join the Further Education provision at University College Birmingham on a temporary contract. The role involves delivering practical bakery sessions and accompanying theory to Level 2 learners.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Bakery or related fields, strong hands-on baking skills, and a passion for teaching. Applications from experienced industry professionals aiming to move into education are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Bakery, Patisserie, Confectionery or related subject.
• Strong practical experience in bread making, cake decoration and confectionery.
• Passion for sharing industry knowledge with learners.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Teaching qualification is highly desirable, but industry professionals transitioning to teaching are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based bakery sessions to Level 2 learners.
• Teach both practical and theoretical components of the curriculum.
• Provide support to learners and assist with assessment where required.

Skills

Bread making

Cake decoration

Confectionery

Communication

Organisational skills

Teaching qualification desirable

Education

Level 3 Bakery / Patisserie / Confectionery or related

Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd/DTLLS/L5 Diploma) desirable

Job description

Bakery Lecturer (FE) - Temporary Contract

Location: University College Birmingham (UCB)

Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Duration: Until at least 16th December 2026 (or until a permanent post holder starts)

Total hours - 17.5 teaching hours + 5 admin hours = 22.5 hours per week (Timetable below)

Pay Rates:

• £22.00 per hour (non-teaching qualified industry professionals)
• Up to £27.00 per hour (qualified lecturers)
• £14.23 per hour for administration time

Are you an experienced baker looking to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?

We are seeking a Bakery Lecturer to join a Further Education provision on a temporary basis, delivering practical and theory-based bakery sessions to Level 2 learners. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced FE Lecturer or a skilled bakery professional looking to transition into teaching.

Teaching Areas

• Bread Making
• Cake Decoration
• Confectionery
• Bakery Theory
• Student Functional Skills support

Timetable

Monday

8:00am - 12:00pm: Bread Practical

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Theory

2:00pm - 3:30pm: Functional Skills Support

Tuesday

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Cake Decoration

Thursday

8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical

Friday

8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical

Hours: 17.5 teaching hours per week, plus 5 hours administration time.

The Ideal Candidate

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Bakery, Patisserie, Confectionery, Professional Cookery, or a related subject
• Strong practical experience in bread making, cake decoration, and confectionery
• A passion for sharing industry knowledge with learners
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, etc.) is highly desirable. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced industry professionals who are keen to move into teaching.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to gain or develop FE teaching experience
• Supportive educational environment
• Chance to make a real impact on learners starting their careers in the bakery industry