Lecturer - 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 to join our team. In this role you will deliver practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1–3 Professional Chef programmes, supporting curriculum development within Hospitality and Salon Studies.

Job title: Lecturer - Hospitality

25.9 Hours per week, 52 weeks a year.

Part Time, Permanent

Colchester Campus

About the role

To support course leadership and teaching responsibilities within Hospitality.

To undertake a teaching role across a range of Level 1-3 Professional Chefs curriculum.

To support in the effective, efficient management and administration of Professional Chefs curriculum. To develop curriculum involving stakeholders and industry requirements.

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 support students in achieving and gaining work in industry.

Maintain high expectations of learner’s work, commitment, and behaviour, taking action to ensure the highest of standards are met at all times.

To reflect continuously and improve the quality of teaching and learning within your sessions. Utilising and developing online resources to support student achievement.

To monitor and assess standards of students’ work in line with awarding body guidelines.

Essential Experience:

Evidence of well-planned and effective delivery in both practical and theory, using a wide range of interactive resources

An understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to creating a safe learning environment

An awareness of the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Essential Qualifications:

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

Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in Professional Chefs 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.