Casual Teacher - Hospitality Front of House (Maternity Cover)

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Exeter is seeking a dynamic Front of House professional to teach and mentor students in a live hospitality environment. The role involves delivering hands-on lessons, supporting various qualification levels, and collaborating with culinary teams. Candidates must have experience in managerial roles and a passion for student success. This position offers excellent working conditions and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Extensive professional development

Opportunity to impact hospitality programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managerial front of house roles.
• Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons in hospitality.
• Support learners across Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications.
• Collaborate with teams to run the AA rosette @34 restaurant.
• Mentor and motivate students to develop confidence.

Skills

Front of house operations

Customer service

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and shaping the future of the hospitality industry? We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Front of House professional to join our vibrant hospitality team, where you'll prepare students for real-world success in restaurants, hotels, and event venues.

You'll be teaching in a truly exceptional setting - our award-winning AA Rosette @34 restaurant, where students gain hands-on experience delivering a fine dining service to the public. It's not just a classroom, it's a live hospitality environment that sets the standard for excellence.

What you'll be doing...

• delivering engaging, hands-on lessons in front of house operations, customer service, and hospitality standards
• supporting learners across Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications, including practical assessments and theory-based modules
• collaborating with kitchen and hospitality teams to run our AA rosette @34 restaurant.
• mentoring and motivating students to develop confidence, professionalism, and industry-ready skills
• contributing to curriculum development and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning

What we're looking for...

• proven experience in managerial front of house roles
• teaching qualification (or willing to work towards one)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• genuine passion for education and student success
• energy, creativity and professionalism

Why join us?

• be part of a successful, forward-thinking team that values collaboration
• enjoy excellent working conditions and extensive professional development
• make a lasting impact in a college that champions innovation and excellence
• opportunities to shape innovative hospitality programmes

About Us

Our Hospitality, Hair and Beauty faculty is based within the Laurence Building at our Hele Road campus, close to the heart of the city centre, just a few minutes' walk from Exeter St. David's and Exeter Central Stations. We have exceptional commercial facilities to include the @34 AA rosette Restaurant, three commercial hairdressing/barbering salons, four beauty therapy clinics and a Spa.

We welcome applicants who can support our continued vision of collaboration across courses and with our industry partners and employers.

Ready to Apply? We'd love to hear from you. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date is midnight, Sunday 12th October 2025.

Interviews held in Exeter on the morning of Monday 20th October 2025.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.