Lecturer in Hospitality

Are you a passionate Hospitality professional who enjoys helping others develop the practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed for a successful career in hospitality and catering? Do you want to inspire learners to explore areas that focus on professional cookery, chef roles within industry, while achieving qualifications that can shape their futures?

Whether you're an experienced Hospitality lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners' lives.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 26 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme - secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance - 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days - including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms - available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts - savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme - save money and stay active
• Professional Development - fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks - discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role - designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Hospitality programmes to include professional cookery and related vocational qualifications
• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons covering both theoretical knowledge and practical hospitality skills
• Support learners in developing customer service, communication, teamwork, and operational skills relevant to the hospitality industry
• Use creative and practical approaches to make Hospitality relevant to real-world industry settings and career opportunities
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What You'll Bring

• A relevant Hospitality or Catering qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Strong industry knowledge and experience working within professional kitchens, food related establishments.
• The ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities through practical and theory-based teaching
• Experience working within the hospitality industry or supporting others in education or training
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
• A teaching qualification (Level 4 or above) is welcomed - but if you don't have one yet, we'll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference - and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance
• A stable and respected career in education
• The opportunity to support learners in gaining valuable hospitality and customer service skills
• A meaningful role where confidence, professionalism, and achievement grow over time

Help learners build the skills and experience needed for exciting careers in Hospitality - one lesson at a time.

Inspire service. Build confidence. Teach Hospitality.

If you're ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 31/05/26

Please note:

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

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