Lecturer / Course Manager Food and Business

onlyFE; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer / Course Manager in Food and Business. You will deliver high-quality teaching, focus on innovative curriculum development, and engage with industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a Level 4 qualification and demonstrate inspirational teaching abilities. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with employer contribution

On site gym membership

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 4 qualification and Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent).
• Possess or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Demonstrate inspirational teaching ability, particularly in practicals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum content to meet learner and industry needs.
• Lead and guide students in practical and theoretical learning activities.
• Assess and support learners using a variety of methods to maximise potential.

Skills

Inspirational teaching ability

Strong IT skills

Ability to build industry relationships

Self-motivation

Education

Level 4 qualification and Level 2 Maths & English

Recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Overview

Lecturer / Course Manager - Food and Business (Eden Specialism)

£28,337 - £37,719 (L6-L13) Per Annum.

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, Suunday 19th October 2025

Assessment Centre Date: TBC

About the role

Reaseheath College is a highly distinguished specialist in land-based education and training, with a leading-edge technical facility providing state-of-the-art research and development across food and drink.

With an increasingly growing reputation, the college serves as a hub of training excellence for the Dairy Sector in the UK, offering both outstanding learning for students and a full range of training services to external clients either at their workplace or at the college campus.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and innovative Lecturer / Course Manager to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences in Food and Business, with a particular focus on our Eden Programme speicalising in dairy technology. You will play a key role in curriculum development, student support, and industry engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver curriculum content to meet learner and industry needs.
• Lead and guide students in practical and theoretical learning activities.
• Assess and support learners using a variety of methods to maximise potential.
• Build relationships with industry stakeholders to enhance reputation and income streams.
• Ensure high standards in health and safety, safeguarding, and equality and diversity.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Level 4 qualification and Level 2 Maths & English (or equivalent).
• Possess or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Demonstrate inspirational teaching ability, particularly in practicals.
• Be self-motivated with the ability to enthuse learners and build industry relationships.
• Have strong IT skills and a clear understanding of business drivers in the food industry.

We can offer you:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.