Lecturer in Hospitality (Bakery & Confectionary)

Only FE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Lecturer in Hospitality with expertise in chocolate, patisserie, desserts, and bakery. The successful candidate will teach various courses, act as a personal tutor, and engage in curriculum development. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification in Hospitality or a related field and a teaching qualification or be willing to achieve it within two years. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Physical Activity Sessions and gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Family friendly policies

Free eye tests

Discounted Hair & Beauty services

Professional bakery offerings

Teachers Pension

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or professional equivalent in Hospitality or related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years.
• Experience in chocolate, patisserie, desserts, and bakery.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of Hospitality courses.
• Fulfill the role of personal tutor.
• Assist in curriculum development and employer links.
• Act as course leader on Hospitality programmes.

Skills

Experience in chocolate

Experience in patisserie

Experience in hot and cold desserts

Experience in bakery

Ability to teach 16-19 age group

Education

Level 3 qualification or professional equivalent

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to achieve

Job description

Overview

Lecturer in Hospitality (Bakery & Confectionary)

Close date: 22/02/2026

Salary: £28,273 to £42,655 per annum.

Full time - 37 hrs per week

Responsibilities

You will be required to teach across a range of Hospitality courses at a variety of levels including chocolate, patisserie, hot and cold desserts and bakery. You will also fulfill the role of a personal tutor. You will also be expected to share in the development and progress of the curriculum in the Centre and to assist in building links with relevant employers. You may be required to act as course leader on programmes within Hospitality.

Benefits

Staff benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU use only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering variety of fresh breads, cakes and ready meals
• Teachers Pension
• Holidays - We offer generous annual leave of 35 Days per annum (pro rata for part time), plus statutory (eight) days and up to six discretionary days per annum.

Qualifications

You should have a relevant Level 3 or above qualification or professional equivalent and a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards this (to achieve within 2 years of appointment). You will have experience of working in Hospitality and of working in chocolate, patisserie, hot and cold desserts and bakery.

You should have experience of working within the 16-19 age group as well as experience of working in Hospitality, especially in chocolate, patisserie, hot and cold desserts and bakery. Experience of delivering qualifications on Hospitality courses is desirable.