Lecturers in Hospitality (Culinary Lecturer)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background as a Chef, Culinary professional, or Hospitality educator who is passionate about teaching and inspiring the next generation of industry talent. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in the Hospitality and Catering industry to join our fantastic team at Crawley College.

You will further develop our Hospitality and Catering curriculum, working with students from Entry Level 3 upwards to help them achieve their full potential. With experience in teaching, training, or mentoring, you will deliver engaging and high-quality learning experiences that reflect current industry standards and practices.

In this role, you will also build strong relationships with the wider hospitality sector, helping to raise the profile of the College and create valuable opportunities for student enrichment and work experience. You will support student recruitment, provide advice and guidance on career progression within the culinary arts and hospitality management, and track student progress to ensure timely achievement.

We are looking for someone who is well-organised, self-motivated, and an excellent communicator. You should hold relevant hospitality qualifications and have practical experience in the catering or culinary field. Your ability to connect with students, employers, and colleagues will be key to supporting learner success and progression.

This position is offered on a part time, 18.5 hours per week basis and also on a variable hours (Associate Lecturer) basis. The working pattern will be discussed at interview.

Our Staff Benefits include:

• Teachers Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day.
• Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including back to industry days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

For further information or a discussion about this opportunity, please contact Barry. Closing date: 16th June 2025. Interview date: 30th June 2025.

Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.