Hourly paid Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality

Job Title: Lecturer in Catering & Hospitality - Hourly Paid

Department: Service Industries

Contract: Permanent, Hourly Paid

Salary: £15.97 - £35.34 per hour (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme

The Role

Are you passionate about Catering & Hospitality and eager to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? Middlesbrough College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Hourly Paid Lecturer to deliver engaging, practical learning experiences that develop students' skills, confidence and industry knowledge.In this rewarding role, you will support learners throughout their educational journey, delivering high-quality teaching, assessment and constructive feedback while helping students achieve their full potential. You will bring current industry expertise, a passion for learner success, and a commitment to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment. Whether you are an experienced educator or an industry professional with teaching qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity to share your knowledge, shape future talent and make a positive impact within a thriving Catering & Hospitality department.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical Catering & Hospitality lessons that inspire learners and develop industry-relevant skills.
• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment programmes that meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and support students to achieve their full potential.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to quality assurance and awarding body requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and enhance the Catering & Hospitality curriculum and support recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher status.
• Relevant Catering qualification.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Desirable.

Experience

• Relevant professional experience within the Catering industry.
• Knowledge and/or experience of teaching Catering programmes.
• Understanding of current challenges and opportunities within the Catering sector.
• Awareness of career pathways and progression opportunities within Catering & Hospitality.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, colleagues and employers.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to create engaging learning materials and deliver high-quality teaching.
• Effective classroom management skills and the ability to support positive learner behaviour.
• Confidence in using digital technologies and learning platforms to enhance teaching and learning.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme - College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.