This is an exciting opportunity to join our Hospitality and Food team. We are currently recruiting for two Lecturer positions within our Catering and Hospitality department.
With a strong emphasis on employer engagement and industry-led learning, we are seeking enthusiastic, dynamic lecturers with a background in the Hospitality and Food industry. Relevant commercial experience within professional kitchens or hospitality operations is highly desirable.
You will be a motivated and student-centred individual who is passionate about delivering engaging learning experiences and supporting learners to achieve their full potential. You will teach and support students studying Entry Level through to Level 3 Professional Cookery, alongside Level 2 and Level 3 Patisserie, Confectionery and Bakery programmes.
Ideally, you will be competent in both culinary skills and patisserie, enabling you to deliver across a broad curriculum and support learners in developing the technical, professional and employability skills required for the hospitality industry.
You will hold a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or above. If you are new to teaching within the Further Education sector, we will provide full support to help you achieve Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status.
For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.
Interview date: 4 August 2026
Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.
Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact
[email protected].
Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:
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Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) membership with generous employer contributions
- 44 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year
- A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies
Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.
