Supply Lecturer – Hospitality

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A tertiary education provider is seeking a Supply Lecturer for Hospitality at their Inverness campus. This position requires an HNC/D or higher in Hospitality and significant industry experience. The successful candidate will engage students through innovative teaching methods and provide guidance through the learning process. The role involves planning, facilitating learning, and maintaining quality standards within the curriculum.

Benefits

62 days annual leave per year

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme

10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Family friendly leave provisions

Qualifications

• Substantial industry experience at supervisory/managerial level.
• Ability to communicate learning to individuals with various learning styles.
• Experience in instructing or teaching is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and facilitating learning in hospitality.
• Planning and preparing the learning experience.
• Providing guidance and support to students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Good IT skills

Education

HNC/D or higher in Hospitality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Supply Lecturer - Hospitality

Variable Hours Supply Contract

£22.98 - £27.66 per hour

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland's newest university.

As the UK's leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

Key Accountabilities

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess an HNC/D or higher level qualification in Hospitality alongside substantial industry experience at supervisory/ managerial level. You will have relevant, broad demonstrable industry experience in hospitality along with excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate learning to individuals with a variety of learning styles/ needs.

Delivery, Location and Requirements

Normally, you will be based at the Inverness College campus where our hospitality curriculum is delivered. Delivery will be in person.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Other Requirements

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome.

You should have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note: the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Application Details

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 October 2025

Shortlisting will take place on Mon 20 October 2025

Interviews (in person) will be held Wed 29 October 2025

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@ or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work