Lecturer Hospitality and Catering Lecturer Lecturer Hospitality and Catering

Newcastle College; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the North East of England seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering to deliver high-quality programmes. The successful candidate will support students in developing employability skills while managing course administration. A strong vocational background and an honours degree or equivalent are essential. The role offers generous annual leave, flexible working, and participation in pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Student discounts

Cycle-to-work schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing learners' technical and employability skills.
• Commitment to achieving post-16 teaching qualification.
• Level 2 English and maths qualifications or willingness to attain them.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering practical and theory sessions.
• Assessing students' abilities and providing personalized support.
• Monitoring and tracking students' progress.

Skills

Experience in hospitality and catering

Student assessment and feedback

Curriculum delivery

Lesson planning

Collaboration skills

Education

Honours degree or industry-recognized qualification

Post-16 teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering

Newcastle College is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and qualified professional to join us as a Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and assessing high-quality programmes within our further and higher education catering provision, tailored to meet the needs of hospitality students. The role also includes programme administrative responsibilities to ensure effective course management.

A key focus will be supporting learners in developing employability skills relevant to the industry, promoting independence, and preparing them for progression into further and higher education and employment.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning and delivering practical and theory sessions that meet the diverse needs of students, both individually and in groups.
2. Assessing students' abilities and learning styles to provide personalized support.
3. Monitoring and tracking students' progress, providing constructive feedback, and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
4. Motivating students and fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.
5. Collaborating with parents, guardians, and educational staff to ensure student success.
6. Managing programme administration to ensure effective course delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong vocational background within the hospitality & catering industry, with proven experience in developing learners' technical and employability skills.
• Ideally, an honours degree (Level 6) or an industry-recognized qualification in professional cookery or a related field.
• Post-16 teaching qualification or a commitment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe.
• Level 2 English and maths qualifications, or willingness to attain them.
• Proven track record in delivering and assessing vocational training programmes with a focus on progression and learner success.

Additional Information:

Newcastle College offers a supportive and collaborative environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, flexible working, student discounts, participation in government pension schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, and an employee assistance programme.

We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. For more details, please visit our website.