Catering Lecturer Needed
Choice Teachers are currently seeking an experienced Catering Lecturer on behalf of a Further Education college.
The college is looking for candidates of the highest standard. Its learners deserve the strongest possible start to their studies, and it is seeking an agency lecturer who shares its commitment to excellence, high expectations and outstanding learner outcomes.
Timetable
- Tuesday: 9:00am–1:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am–12:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am–2:00pm and 5:00pm–9:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–3:00pm
- Additional Friday hours: 9:00am–1:00pm
Requirements
- A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, CertEd or equivalent
- Relevant Catering, Hospitality or Professional Cookery qualifications
- Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new one
- Two satisfactory professional references
- Right to work in the UK
- Previous experience teaching Catering within a Further Education setting
- Relevant industry experience
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Catering lessons
- Deliver practical and theoretical teaching across the relevant course levels
- Mark and assess learners’ work, providing constructive feedback
- Monitor learner progress and adapt lessons where required
- Use practical and interactive teaching methods to encourage participation
- Support learners with additional needs, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management
- Promote high expectations for achievement, behaviour and professional standards
- Follow all relevant food hygiene, safeguarding and health and safety procedures
- Maintain a safe and organised practical working environment
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow the college’s assessment and reporting procedures
Interview Process
Candidates will be required to attend an interview and deliver a short micro-teach session to the panel, based on their specialist subject area.
Key Dates
- Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Start dates: Wednesday 2nd September, Thursday 3rd September or Friday 4th September 2026
- Teaching commences: Week commencing Monday 7th September 2026
- Contract ends: October half term, with the possibility of an extension to be confirmed
Candidates must be available to attend the interview and deliver the required micro-teach session.
What Choice Teachers Offer
- Competitive rates of pay – all quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
- Access to a well-established network of schools and colleges with which we have built strong relationships over several years
- Day-to-day and long-term placements to suit your needs
- A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme
- Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period
- Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions to which you are entitled
Safeguarding Statement
Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.
