Bakery Lecturer (FE) - Temporary Contract
Location: University College Birmingham (UCB)
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Duration: Until at least 16th December 2026 (or until a permanent post holder starts)
Total hours - 17.5 teaching hours + 5 admin hours = 22.5 hours per week (Timetable below)
Pay Rates:
- £22.00 per hour (non-teaching qualified industry professionals)
- Up to £27.00 per hour (qualified lecturers)
- £14.23 per hour for administration time
Are you an experienced baker looking to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?
We are seeking a Bakery Lecturer to join a Further Education provision on a temporary basis, delivering practical and theory-based bakery sessions to Level 2 learners. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced FE Lecturer or a skilled bakery professional looking to transition into teaching.
Teaching Areas
- Bread Making
- Cake Decoration
- Confectionery
- Bakery Theory
- Student Functional Skills support
Timetable
Monday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Bread Practical
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Theory
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Functional Skills Support
Tuesday
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Cake Decoration
Thursday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical
Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical
Hours: 17.5 teaching hours per week, plus 5 hours administration time.
The Ideal Candidate
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Bakery, Patisserie, Confectionery, Professional Cookery, or a related subject
- Strong practical experience in bread making, cake decoration, and confectionery
- A passion for sharing industry knowledge with learners
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, etc.) is highly desirable. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced industry professionals who are keen to move into teaching.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates
- Opportunity to gain or develop FE teaching experience
- Supportive educational environment
- Chance to make a real impact on learners starting their careers in the bakery industry
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Contact Details:
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