Catering Course Leader and Lecturer
• 💰Salary: £30,160 – £39,034 Actual (dependant on relevant qualifications and teaching experience)
• 🕒Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
• 🕒Working pattern: Monday - Friday
• 📍Location: Newbury College Campus
• 📅Closing date: 16th August 2026
Can you inspire the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals while sharing your passion for the industry? 👨🍳
We are excited to offer this opportunity for a passionate, industry-experienced Lecturer and Course Leader in Catering to join our team.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver our Catering, Cookery and Hospitality provision, helping students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed for successful careers in the industry. Working closely with employers and industry partners, you will deliver engaging practical and theory lessons across our professional cookery programmes while ensuring the curriculum remains relevant, innovative and aligned with current industry trends.
As a Catering Course Leader and Lecturer, you will take responsibility for the organisation, quality and performance of the curriculum area, monitoring student achievement, retention and progression whilst supporting continuous improvement. You will also play a key role in developing employer engagement opportunities, organising enrichment activities, supporting recruitment events and providing academic and pastoral support to students throughout their learning journey.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Passionate about catering, cookery and hospitality 🍽️
• An experienced industry professional with current sector knowledge 👨🍳
• Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning 📚
• Able to inspire and motivate students of all abilities ⭐
• Organised and confident in managing course administration and quality processes ✅
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, employers and colleagues 🤝
• Creative, innovative and keen to develop new curriculum opportunities 💡
• Dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential 🌟
Why join us?
You'll be joining a supportive team within a well-resourced learning environment, helping shape the future workforce of the hospitality industry. With access to excellent facilities, employer partnerships and opportunities for professional development, this is a fantastic role for someone looking to make a real difference to learners' futures.
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer:
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Teaching Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
• Free Annual Flu Jab
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 40 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
• Staff Summer Event
Criteria:
Essential criteria:
• Relevant industry qualification at least one level above the teaching level, or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
• Recent industry experience within professional kitchens, catering or hospitality
• Experience of delivering training, coaching or teaching
• Ability to work effectively with students, employers and external agencies
• Knowledge of current industry trends and developments
Desirable criteria:
• Teaching qualification
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualifications
• Mentoring or coaching qualification
• Experience working within Further Education or Adult Education
• Experience delivering BTEC or similar vocational qualifications
• Food Safety qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Experience managing practical learning environments
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Catering Course Leader and Lecturer, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!
If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable), any convictions must be declared and consent to obtain a DBS Certificate and PLR Record will be requested .
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check
Safeguarding Statement
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We value and embrace diversity, recognising the contribution individuals from different backgrounds can bring to our organisation. We are ‘Disability Confident Committed’ and expect all our employees to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.