Catering lecturer

Salary - up to £35,00
Location - South Yorkshire
Contract Type - Permanent

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated catering professional to join a quality team of lecturers and inspire the next generation of learners.

The Further Education provider focuses on supporting learners, particularly those who may have struggled in mainstream settings, to develop skills, gain qualifications, and progress into further study, training, or employment. As an Ofsted-rated Good institution, they are committed to delivering high-quality education and vocational training within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across catering, hospitality, food preparation, and service programmes.
• Plan, prepare, and assess learning activities to support student achievement, retention, and progression.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content aligns with current catering operations, hospitality standards, food safety, and industry practice.
• Support students in developing practical culinary skills including food preparation, kitchen operations, customer service, and workplace readiness.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and quality assurance in practical training kitchens.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop employer partnerships with restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and hospitality providers to support work placements and employer engagement.
• Support learners to gain confidence, employability skills, and industry-recognised qualifications.

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Catering, Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Food Production, or related subject.
• Extensive industry experience in catering, hospitality, kitchen operations, or food service.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong practical knowledge of food preparation, service delivery, food safety, and hospitality operations.
• Ability to support learners with varied educational needs in a vocational learning environment.

• Incremental salary progression with annual increases.
• Fully funded route to gaining a recognised teaching qualification.
• Progression opportunities in quality assurance, coaching, curriculum, and leadership.
• Alternative to traditional observations, supporting innovation in teaching practice.
• Small class sizes (average of 8 learners).
• Protected administrative time.
• Strong wellbeing support and work-life balance.
• Flexible annual leave options.

Don't wait - apply today and become part of an educational environment that transforms lives. Multiple roles are available across the region, and applications from experienced catering professionals are welcome.

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment agency. If this role is not the right fit, we welcome your CV and would be pleased to discuss alternative opportunities.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including right to work checks and, where applicable, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance, in line with safeguarding requirements.

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