Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality - Service Industries

Job Title: Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality - Service Industries 

Salary (SP 27-34) £32,787 - £40,306 1 FTE

Location/s – London

Hours / work pattern: Full time / Permanent

Our client is a leading educational institution committed to providing exceptional learning experiences and preparing students for successful careers in the Service industries. With a focus on Catering and Hospitality, they strive to deliver industry-relevant curriculum and empower their students to thrive in their chosen fields. Our client is currently seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality Services to join their team and drive the growth and development of their Catering and Hospitality Services programmes. You may be asked to assist with the coordination and development of this area. Our client welcomes interest from all individuals, from newly qualified teachers, experienced teachers to experienced industry specialists.

Position Overview:

As a lecturer in Catering and Hospitality, you will be expected to assist with the effective planning and organisation of Catering and Hospitality programmes and teach a range of Catering and Hospitality related courses with students of varying abilities and ages teaching across a range of levels and awarding bodies, including L1, L2 and L3 courses as well as working with Gateway and City and Guilds. They should be willing to assist the Curriculum Manager with the curriculum development and the expansion and development of the department as well as the promotion of Catering and Hospitality and other courses in the Service Industries curriculum areas and participate in marketing events as required.

Responsibilities:

- Deliver a high-quality learning experience to achieve the goal or qualification for which students are studying.

- Teach effectively on a range of courses and programmes.

- Lead a small course team and be a course tutor as required.

- Contribute to the personal development of the students.

- Develop course materials, schemes of work, lesson plans etc. and make these available through the shared information system.

- Contribute to the organisational requirements.

- Carry out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to the Single Equality Scheme.

- Co-operate with the organisation in order to ensure his/her own health and safety and that of students and colleagues.

- Teach a range of programmes relevant to the curriculum subject.

- Make a significant contribution to curriculum development and course co-ordination.

- Teach on programmes in other service delivery areas as may be reasonably required.

- Tutorial and personal development work with a range of students.

Contribute effectively to the team’s collective responsibility for:

- marketing activities

- regular meetings

- the induction of new members

- planning, designing and updating the programme and its materials and activities

- delivering the programme

- course and student records and associated administration

- recruitment and interviewing of students

- the assessment of students

- monitoring student progress

- the evaluation of the programme

- identifying personal and professional development needs

- developing and maintaining links with employers

Qualifications and Requirements:

The successful candidate will be qualified or working towards a teaching qualification. Have teaching or training experience in a relevant subject at Catering and Hospitality L3 or degree Level, with a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy, and Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or working towards).

The candidate would need to demonstrate their ability to articulate clearly and to be understood in a range of teaching situations. Be a team player with good communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues, students, parents and external bodies. They should also demonstrate efficient administration skills to support good student record-keeping. Have energy and enthusiasm for working in a rapidly changing environment and the ability to demonstrate flexibility in working practices using a wide range of teaching aids, including ILT as applicable.

How to apply:

Once you click the apply button shown you will be taken to our client’s website. You would need to type the vacancy name on the search bar to view the full vacancy details and apply.

If you have any specific enquiries about the role, please email our client. Details of our client’s organisation will be provided when you apply.

As our client supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.  Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to our client.  Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process.  If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate, then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. Our client’s DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request. 

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe Within Education) guidance our client conducts social media checks for all candidates whom are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

Our client particularly welcomes applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within our client’s organisation.

If a suitable applicant applies, our client may close the vacancy sooner.