Lecturer - Hospitality

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer in Hospitality at Colchester Campus. The role involves delivering practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1–3 Professional Chef programmes and supporting curriculum development within Hospitality and Salon Studies.

Responsibilities include course leadership support, planning and delivering sessions, monitoring student progress, and ensuring high standards in teaching quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering both practical and theory teaching using interactive resources.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment.
• Awareness of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Support course leadership and teaching responsibilities within Hospitality.
• Deliver across Level 1–3 Professional Chefs curriculum.
• Manage administration of Professional Chefs curriculum with stakeholders.
• Plan, prepare and conduct effective teaching to meet student needs.
• Monitor learners and support achievement in industry.
• Reflect and improve teaching quality using online resources.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Curriculum development

Student support

Education

Level 3 education or higher

Professional Chef qualification

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Lecturer to join our team. In this role you will deliver practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1–3 Professional Chef programmes, supporting curriculum development within Hospitality and Salon Studies.

Job title: Lecturer - Hospitality

25.9 Hours per week, 52 weeks a year.

Part Time, Permanent

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• To support course leadership and teaching responsibilities within Hospitality.
• To undertake a teaching role across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs curriculum.
• To support in the effective, efficient management and administration of Professional Chefs curriculum. To develop curriculum involving stakeholders and industry requirements.
• To prepare, plan and conduct effective teaching appropriate to the needs of individual students, courses and the curriculum. Monitor and support learners across whole study programme adhering to college policy, to support students in achieving and gaining work in industry.
• Maintain high expectations of learner’s work, commitment, and behaviour, taking action to ensure the highest of standards are met at all times.
• To reflect continuously and improve the quality of teaching and learning within your sessions. Utilising and developing online resources to support student achievement.
• To monitor and assess standards of students’ work in line with awarding body guidelines.

Essential Experience:

• Evidence of well-planned and effectivedelivery in both practical and theory, using a wide range of interactive resources
• An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe learning environment
• An awareness of the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in Professional Chefs or equivalent

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.