Chef Lectuer

Dn Colleges Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,787 - £42,766 pro rata

35 days annual leave pro rata

Teacher's Pension Scheme

Tuition fees funded for teaching qual.

Flexible working opportunities

Health scheme

Expense reimbursement

Union membership opportunities

Job summary

DN Colleges Group seeks a part-time Chef Lecturer to join our Catering and Hospitality team in Scunthorpe. You will deliver high-quality teaching, support students to achieve culinary qualifications, and foster a positive learning environment.

The role requires a Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards), Level 3 in catering/hospitality, and a Food Safety qualification, plus at least three years in catering.

Qualifications

• Level 3 professional qualification in catering or hospitality.
• Food Safety qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.
• At least three years' experience in catering/hospitality.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and tutorial support within Catering and Hospitality programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, providing academic and pastoral guidance to students.
• Prepare learning materials, assess student work, monitor progress and maintain learner records.
• Support students in developing industry-relevant skills and behaviours.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen management.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance activities.
• Support student recruitment and promotion activities.
• Work collaboratively to provide an outstanding student experience.

Skills

Teaching experience

Catering/hospitality industry exp

Education

Level 3 professional qualification in catering/hospitality

Food Safety qualification

Level 2 Maths and English

Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards

Job description

Are you an experienced catering and hospitality professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of chefs? DN Colleges is seeking a part-time Chef Lecturer to join our Catering and Hospitality team.

In this role, you will support students to achieve their culinary qualifications while preparing them for successful careers within the hospitality industry. You will deliver high-quality teaching, provide academic and pastoral support, and create an engaging learning environment that enables learners to thrive.

Alongside teaching, you will play a key role in maintaining professional kitchen and restaurant standards, ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements. You will also contribute to curriculum development, student recruitment activities, quality assurance processes, and the continued success of the department. Flexibility is required to support events and themed evenings within the student-operated Waterfront restaurant.

This is a fixed-term, part-time opportunity working 21.5 hours per week

Actual salary as per 21.5 hours £20,462.54- £25,900.53 (Full time equivalent of £33,787- £42,766)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and tutorial support within Catering and Hospitality programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, providing academic and pastoral guidance to students.
• Prepare learning materials, assess student work, monitor progress and maintain accurate learner records.
• Support students in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for employment in the hospitality industry.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen management.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor attendance, achievement and progression, taking appropriate action to support learner success.
• Build and maintain effective links with employers and external stakeholders, including supporting work experience opportunities.
• Participate in student recruitment, enrolment, open events and promotional activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an outstanding student experience.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 professional qualification in a relevant catering or hospitality discipline.
• Food Safety qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.
• At least three years' experience working within a catering and hospitality environment.
• Level 5 teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards achieving one.

Benefits for working for DN Colleges

• Salary of £33,787 - £42,766 per annum (Grade 5), pro rata.
• 35 days annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Teacher training support, with tuition fees funded for those working towards a teaching qualification.
• Flexible working opportunities and consideration of job share arrangements.
• Access to a health scheme.
• Reimbursement of approved business-related expenses.
• Trade union membership opportunities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Chef Lecturer but you might know this as Catering Lecturer, Hospitality Lecturer, Culinary Arts Lecturer, Professional Cookery Lecturer or Catering and Hospitality Tutor.
• This is a fixed-term, part-time position working 21.5 hours per week.
• The role requires flexibility to support occasional evening, weekend and restaurant events.
• The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.

Closing date- 20th October 2026