Curriculum Team Leader - Hospitality & Tourism

Bath College; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive education and training institution in Bath is seeking a Curriculum Team Leader for its Hospitality and Tourism area. This role involves leading a team, managing courses, and driving improvements in teaching quality. Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 teaching qualification, strong leadership, and experience in curriculum development. The position offers a competitive salary along with extensive benefits including paid holidays, a pension scheme, further professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement

Contributory salary pension scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Discounted treatments at the Academy

Qualifications

• Strong background in catering or professional cookery is essential.
• Experience in further education is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of awarding body requirements required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of academic staff for effective teaching.
• Manage and develop courses that meet industry standards.
• Drive quality improvement for high achievement and retention.
• Teach and mentor learners while supporting staff development.
• Develop the new on-site restaurant concept.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Curriculum development

Knowledge of industry practices

Education

Teaching qualification (Level 5 minimum)

Job description

Overview

Curriculum Team Leader - Hospitality & Tourism

Application Deadline: 7 January 2026

Department: HOT - Hospitality and Tourism

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath, England

Reporting To: Laura Martin

Compensation: £36,807 - £43,663 / year

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Bath College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Curriculum Team Leader to lead our Hospitality and Tourism curriculum area, which includes Professional Cookery, Catering & Hospitality, and Travel & Tourism courses. Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of academic staff to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of courses that meet industry standards and prepare learners for successful careers.
• Drive quality improvement, ensuring high achievement, retention, and progression rates.
• Teach and mentor, sharing your expertise with learners and supporting staff development.
• Play an instrumental role in the development of our new on-site restaurant, helping to shape its concept and integrate it into the learner experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A teaching qualification (Level 5 minimum) and a strong background in catering or professional cookery.
• Experience in curriculum development, planning, and quality assurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of awarding body requirements and current industry practices.
• Previous experience in Further Education is highly desirable.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock