Lecturer in Catering

Warwick College Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking an educator to teach Hospitality and Catering across Levels 1–3 at our UK campus. The role requires a minimum Level 3 qualification and relevant industry experience in professional cookery, including kitchen, larder and patisserie.

The post involves preparation, assessment, and administration with potential exam invigilation duties during busy periods. A DBS check and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent, in a related subject.
• Industry experience in Professional Cookery including kitchen and larder and patisserie.
• Ability to teach Hospitality and Catering course across Level 1, 2 and 3.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Preparation and Assessment
• Administration
• Quality Systems
• In busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties (training provided).

Skills

Administrative skills

IT skills

CPD willingness

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £11,286.89 - £15,779.18 per annum. The days of work are Wednesday & Thursday. This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989) Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations. https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/child-protection-procedure-a5e67894d353c2adb6ac53c08ce6e758.pdf

ROLE SUMMARY

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council - meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching
• Preparation and Assessment
• Administration
• Quality Systems

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training. The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

• A minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent, in a related subject
• Industry experience in Professional Cookery including kitchen and larder and patisserie
• Ability to teach Hospitality and Catering course across Level 1, 2 and 3
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.