Hospitality & Catering Lecturer (Fixed-Term)

Mid Kent College; Maidstone, Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

MidKent College is seeking a Catering Teacher for maternity cover to deliver high-quality hospitality teaching across Cross College (Maidstone & Gillingham). You will manage day-to-day operations, support exam invigilation and ensure consistency of approach across sites, inspiring students to reach their potential.

The role requires a genuine passion for teaching English, Maths and employability skills, with regular progress monitoring and effective student support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for English, Maths and broader employability skills.
• Regular target setting and progress monitoring underpin all activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with College and awarding body standards and plan lessons and schemes of work.
• Support day-to-day delivery of courses, including managing attendance, lesson cover and liaison with Exams, MIS and ALS.
• Assist with recruitment, enrolment and induction of students and ensure correct course placement.
• Provide 1-1 support, UCAS and pastoral assistance and liaise with support services as needed.
• Monitor attendance, progress and achievement and provide timely action plans.
• Promote English and Maths provision within lessons and through targeted support.
• Attend staff meetings, events and contribute to planning and coordination of key events.
• Develop curriculum content and teaching strategies and participate in CPD and peer observations.
• Complete course admin, register keeping, ProMonitor updates and maintain VLE resources.
• Lead on internal verification and standardisation and contribute to SAR and quality improvement actions.
• Assist with staffing coordination and resource planning.
• Ensure timely UCAS references and liaise with HE institutions as required.
• Engage with parents of students under 18 as needed.

Job description

MidKent College is seeking a Catering Teacher for maternity cover to deliver high-quality hospitality teaching across Cross College (Maidstone & Gillingham). You will manage day-to-day operations, support exam invigilation and ensure consistency of approach across sites, inspiring students to reach their potential.

The role requires a genuine passion for teaching English, Maths and employability skills, with regular progress monitoring and effective student support.