We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Casual Catering and Hospitality Teacher to join our Catering, Hospitality and Professional Cookery team.
You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Catering and Hospitality programmes from Level 1 to Level 3, developing learners' practical skills, theoretical knowledge and employability behaviours. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire learners to achieve their full potential and progress into employment or further study.
The successful candidate will support learners in developing a broad range of hospitality and customer service skills through both classroom-based theory and practical training sessions. A key aspect of the role will involve contributing to the operation of our commercial training restaurant, Enfields, where learners gain valuable experience within a real working environment. This includes supporting restaurant service, mentoring learners during live service sessions and helping to maintain professional industry standards.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create an outstanding learning experience, monitor learner progress, provide pastoral and academic support, and promote positive behaviours that prepare learners for successful careers within the hospitality industry.
We welcome applications from experienced hospitality professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and developing the next generation of industry talent.
Experience in restaurant operations, front-of-house services, customer care and hospitality management would be particularly beneficial.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering Catering and Hospitality programmes from Level 1 to Level 3.
- Planning and delivering engaging theory and practical lessons.
- Developing learners' vocational, technical and employability skills.
- Supporting learner achievement, retention and progression.
- Contributing to the successful operation of Enfields training restaurant.
- Supervising and coaching learners during live restaurant and hospitality service.
- Assessing learner work and providing constructive feedback.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety, food safety and customer service.
- Working with employers and industry partners to enhance learner experiences and opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape future hospitality professionals while bringing your industry expertise into a vibrant and supportive further education environment.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills.
For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone.
We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.
Our Benefits:
- Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services.
- Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme.
- Retail and travel discounts.
- Volunteering Days.
