Catering & Hospitality Tutor

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Employee counselling services

Flexible hours

Job summary

Middlesbrough College invites applications for a permanent, full-time Catering & Hospitality Tutor in the Adult & Community Learning department. You will deliver practical training, teach accredited qualifications, and help learners overcome barriers to gain employment in catering, hospitality and customer service sectors.

The role requires experience in catering or hospitality, a Level 3 qualification in a related area, and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess catering, hospitality and employability training.
• Deliver accredited qualifications including Food Safety & Hygiene and Barista Skills.
• Create inclusive learning environments to motivate learners and improve attendance.
• Assess learner progress through portfolios and practical assessments per awarding body requirements.
• Collaborate with employers to support progression into employment or apprenticeships.

Skills

Teaching experience

Catering & Hospitality

Planning & assessment

Student engagement

Education

Level 3 qualification in catering/hospitality

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

Job description

Job Title: Catering & Hospitality Tutor

Department: Adult & Community Learning

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25,984 – £35,433 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

The Role

Are you an experienced catering or hospitality professional who is passionate about developing others? We are looking for a Catering & Hospitality Tutor to deliver engaging training programmes that equip learners with the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the catering, hospitality and customer service sectors. Working with adult learners, you will teach accredited qualifications, support learners to overcome barriers and gain employment, and help shape the next generation of hospitality professionals through high-quality training and guidance

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality catering, hospitality and employability training programmes to ensure learners achieve their qualifications and develop industry-relevant skills.
• Deliver accredited qualifications, including Food Safety & Hygiene, Barista Skills, Occupational Studies for the Workplace and Personal Development for Employability.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning environments that motivate learners, support attendance and retention, and help individuals overcome barriers to learning.
• Assess learner progress through portfolios, practical observations and knowledge assessments, maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body requirements.
• Work with employers and industry partners to support learner progression into employment, apprenticeships and further training within the hospitality and catering sectors.

Please find the full job description here –Catering & Hospitality Tutor

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in Catering, Hospitality, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Supervision or a related vocational area.
• Qualified teacher, or willingness to work towards an appropriate teaching qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification.
• Assessor, Verifier or IQA qualifications – Desirable.

Experience

• Experience working within catering, hospitality, food service or customer-focused environments.
• Experience planning and delivering engaging training, teaching or coaching sessions.
• Experience creating practical learning experiences that prepare learners for employment.
• Experience supporting learners to achieve positive learning, employment and career outcomes.
• Experience working with employers to support employability and progression into work.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to motivate, engage and inspire learners to achieve their goals.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and online learning platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours 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.
• Collegebenefit 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 Nicole James, Curriculum Team Lead, Adult & Community Learning on [e-mail]

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 tocommencethe 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.