FE Sessional Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality in Buxton

About The University
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground‑breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

About The College/Department
University of Derby Buxton is a vibrant and unique campus set in the heart of the Peak District, combining a rich history with a forward‑looking approach to education. Based in the iconic Devonshire Dome, the Buxton campus is home to specialist programmes such as hospitality, culinary arts, events, tourism, and hair and beauty. The campus is designed to provide students with hands‑on, real‑world learning experiences, supported by industry‑standard facilities and strong links to local, national, and international employers.

About The Role
We are a small and successful team looking to recruit an individual to teach on our Catering and Hospitality courses on an hourly paid basis. You will deliver exceptional teaching for Level 1, 2, and 3 qualifications. With our seven industry‑standard kitchens and our brand‑new Harpurs Bistro, you’ll have access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and the opportunity to inspire the next generation of culinary professionals. For the current academic year, the position will involve teaching, assessing, and providing support for front‑of‑house bistro service across a 3‑day schedule. Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’.

Salary: £24.59 per teaching hour in vocational FE for unqualified teachers or £26.53 per teaching hour in vocational FE for qualified teachers.

About You
As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to maintaining our excellent teaching standards, supporting learner progression, and helping students achieve their professional goals. Organised and adaptable, you’re confident working both independently and as part of a small team. You have well‑developed administrative skills, excellent time management, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Holding (or working towards) a recognised teaching qualification, you’re ready to share your expertise, support learner progression, and uphold the highest standards in teaching and learning.

Principal Accountabilities

• To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
• To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, internal verification, learning agreements, action plans etc.
• To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.
• To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
• To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with College procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements.
• To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the College and University campus.
• To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and College documentation.
• To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
• To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
• To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
• To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
• To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.
• To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety and other University and College policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.

Attendance at the following Boards/Meetings, where it is appropriate and where meetings can be arranged to fit in with other commitments:

• Development meetings
• Probation and Development Review
• Course/Team meetings
• Any relevant meetings associated with internal and/or external periodic scrutiny (e.g. OFSTED)

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential Criteria
Hold or be willing to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification e.g. Certificate in Education. Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A‑C) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale. Relevant vocational qualification.

Experience
Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Highly developed communication skills. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team. Well‑developed administrative and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly within a team. Good time management skills.

Business Requirements
Completed DBS check with child barred list. Prohibited from Teaching check. A commitment to the principle of widening participation. A commitment to continued professional development. A commitment to the College’s values and behaviours. Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between College and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner.

Desirable Criteria – Qualifications
Assessor Awards.

Desirable Criteria – Experience
Experience of delivering teaching or training programmes to post 16 age group. Experience of Internal and External Verification processes. Practical experience of promoting equality and diversity.

Desirable Criteria – Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of the latest developments in Education and Training. A knowledge of appropriate progression routes for students.

Benefits
Annual leave accrual. Teacher’s Pension Scheme. Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family‑friendly policies and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers. Discounted onsite gym. A flexible working environment. A commitment to personal and professional development.

Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ruth Nuttall, Curriculum Leader via r.d.nuttall@blc.ac.uk. For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Important Information
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

DBS Check
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marital and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.

Further Commitment to Inclusion
The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias. We actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.

Environmental Sustainability
At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University’s strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University’s objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.