Hospitality Lecturer

Job Reference: ATR99482

Application deadline: 23/08/2026

Salary: £32,938.00 - £40,725.00

Job Title:

Hospitality Lecturer

Salary:

Pro rata £26,706 - £33,020
(FTE: £32,938 - £40,725)

Location:

Huddersfield Centre (Waterfront)

Hours and Weeks per Year:

30 hours / 52 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering you'll predominantly be based at Huddersfield Centre, Waterfront and your focus will be on delivering interesting & engaging Culinary Skills Lessons, whether in one of our well-equipped training kitchens delivering practical lessons or in the classroom delivering theory to our learners.

Your key responsibilities will be to deliver Engaging, Fun & interesting sessions while assessing outcomes and delivering feedback to the learners in a professional manner in line with the awarding body's criteria and expectations, you will also monitor attendance amongst other responsibilities outlined in the full job description.

Ideally, you'll have a Level 3 or equivalent in a Professional Cookery Standard (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in Professional Cookery and the catering industry in general, experience in Pastry & Confectionary would be an advantage as would an Internal Verifiers Qualification. It's important that you're able to effectively communicate and engage with young people and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 23 rd August 2026 at (23:59pm)
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: tbc

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

• Document Title File Lecturer Hospitality Catering Job Description.docx
• Lecturer Hospitality Catering Job Description.docx
• Kirklees College Application Form.docx
• Kirklees College Application Form.docx