LECTURER IN CATERING AND HOSPITALITY
Location: Stafford CollegePosition: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £32,136 - £42,848
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'. ' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Faculty of Progression Studies at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual with relevant experience to teach level 1, 2 and 3 vocational courses, apprenticeships and a fully operational training restaurant.
You will be an inspiring lecturer with a background in Catering and Hospitality and the ability to deliver varied, high quality and imaginative sessions and have a record of good achievement rates.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on our level one culinary and front of house catering and hospitality programmes.
- Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools.
- Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and developing and preparing flexible learning materials.
- Supporting the exciting and successful range of culinary competitions that the department are pro-active in entering.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS).
- Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Relevant teaching and employment experience within Catering/Hospitality up to level 3
- Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.
- Experience of delivering dynamic and interactive remote learning via online platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.
What's in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Employer Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme).
- 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
- Subsidised Gym Membership.
- Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
- Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
- Free Parking
- On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality, please click 'Apply Now' to complete an online application form.
(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).
The closing date for completed applications is 31 st May 2026
Interviews will take place on 12 th June 2026.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
