Lecturer in Hospitality

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Hospitality to join our team. In this role you will undertake teaching responsibilities across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs programmes, as a Lecturer within Hospitality and Salon Studies,

Job title: Lecturer in Hospitality

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• To undertake a teaching role across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs curriculum, delivering practical and theory sessions appropriate to the needs of all learners and the different courses.
• To prepare, plan and conduct effective teaching appropriate to the needs of individual students, courses, and the curriculum. Monitor and support learners across whole study programme adhering to college policy
• To reflect continuously and improve the quality of teaching and learning within your sessions. Utilising and developing online resources to support student achievement.
• Maintain high expectations of learner’s work, commitment, and behaviour, taking action to ensure the highest of standards are met at all times.
• To monitor standards of students’ work in line with awarding body guidelines
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments within industry, and contribute to planning new curriculum, course design and development.
• To develop and update personal professional expertise in the relevant areas.

Essential Experience:

• Experience of working in catering operations with patisserie being the main area of expertise
• High level pastry and dessert skills, plating, finishing and using modern techniques
• Understanding of commercial kitchen pace and standards

Essential Qualifications:

• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.