At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach practical and theoretical aspects of meat inspection and food safety.
- Company: Nescot College, a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Benefits: Discounted gym, free online qualifications, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Join a Good-rated college with excellent support for students and staff.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in food safety education and inspire future Environmental Health professionals.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Food Safety or Environmental Health and teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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September 2026 start date / Sessional hours / Fixed term until December 2026
What we are looking for:
- Relevant qualification in Environmental Health, Food Safety, Meat Inspection, or a related discipline.
- Ability to identify meat quality issues, contamination, and disease indicators, and explain their public health implications.
- Experience of delivering practical teaching, training, or demonstrations in a relevant setting.
- Strong practical knowledge and experience of meat cutting (beef, lamb, pig) and meat inspection processes and to be able to demonstrate this process.
- Ability to recognise spoilage, pathology, parasites, contamination, and hygiene failures.
- Strong knowledge of Inspection standards, and enforcement practices.
Duties/responsibilities:
- Deliver high quality practical and theoretical teaching in meat inspection and food safety.
- Provide specialist instruction in meat inspection, food standards, and relevant areas of food safety.
- Support training of Environmental Health students through demonstrations and applied learning across meat and wider food safety topics.
Benefits:
- A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station.
- Discounted Starbucks.
- Free online qualifications.
- Free parking on-site.
Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed, and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment. At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance). This college is a smoke-free campus; smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.
Closing date 19th July 2026. Interview date expected to be 24th July 2026.
Locations
Sessional Food Safety Lecturer in Guildford, Surrey employer: NESCOT
Nescot College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With access to a range of benefits including a discounted on-site gym, free online qualifications, and a commitment to high-quality teaching, staff can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on students' lives. Located just a 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station, Nescot provides a convenient and engaging environment for those passionate about food safety and education.
