Lecturer in Hospitality
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The Vacancy
Lecturer in Hospitality
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Cross College/Trowbridge Campus
Are you a passionate Hospitality professional who enjoys helping others develop the practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed for a successful career in hospitality and catering? Do you want to inspire learners to explore areas that focus on professional cookery, chef roles within industry, while achieving qualifications that can shape their futures?
Whether you’re an experienced Hospitality lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day.
What We Offer
💷 Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata
Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
🕰️ Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 26 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.
What You’ll Do
• Teach and assess learners across a range of Hospitality programmes to include professional cookery and related vocational qualifications
• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons covering both theoretical knowledge and practical hospitality skills
• Support learners in developing customer service, communication, teamwork, and operational skills relevant to the hospitality industry
• Use creative and practical approaches to make Hospitality relevant to real-world industry settings and career opportunities
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing
• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
What You’ll Bring
• A relevant Hospitality or Catering qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Strong industry knowledge and experience working within professional kitchens, food related establishments.
• The ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities through practical and theory-based teaching
• Experience working within the hospitality industry or supporting others in education or training
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
• A teaching qualification (Level 4 or above) is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work
✨ Why Become a Lecturer?
Make a real difference — and enjoy:
• A healthier work-life balance
• A stable and respected career in education
• The opportunity to support learners in gaining valuable hospitality and customer service skills
• A meaningful role where confidence, professionalism, and achievement grow over time
Help learners build the skills and experience needed for exciting careers in Hospitality — one lesson at a time.
⚡ Inspire service. Build confidence. Teach Hospitality.
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 31/05/26
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
The Company
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Testimonials
- Lily Raynor-Blundell
- Executive Director of Lackham
Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.
- Tiffany Maxwell
- Executive Assistant
As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.
- Arvil Pogson-Davis
- Health & Safety Manager
My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.
The Benefits
Flexible Working
Pension Scheme
Training & Development
Shopping Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym
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