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FE Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality

University of Derby

Location: Buxton
Salary: £33,002 to £44,746 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th August 2025
Closes: 19th August 2025
Job Ref: 0162-25

Location: Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY

University of Derby Buxton is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding further education provider.  

Our Hospitality and Culinary team are based in the heart of the Devonshire Dome in Buxton - a world-class setting that reflects our commitment to excellence in service, food, and learning. Our facilities replicate real industry environments, giving apprentices the opportunity to learn in a space that prepares them for real-world demands.

We are a diverse and supportive team of chefs, hospitality professionals, and educators with backgrounds ranging from Michelin-starred kitchens to international hotel management. We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, inclusive environment where staff and students work collaboratively and where every success is celebrated.

About the Role

As FE Lecturer in Catering and Hospitality, you’ll be part of a passionate group of professionals helping shape the next generation of chefs, supervisors, and hospitality leaders. More than a teaching role, this is a chance to mentor, inspire, and pass on the craft and culture of the industry to apprentices as they begin or develop their careers.

You will deliver hands-on teaching and workshops in our fully equipped kitchens and hospitality suites, and support apprentices across programmes including Commis Chef, Production Chef, Hospitality Apprentices to help them develop the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to their apprenticeship standards.

You will provide one-on-one mentoring and coaching, both in-person and via online platforms such as Smart Assessor. The role involves working closely with employers to ensure workplace training complements academic objectives, conducting workplace visits, tracking apprentice progress, holding regular reviews, and guiding learners confidently towards their end-point assessments.

On appointment, the job title for this role will be FE Catering and Hospitality Instructor Mentor.

About You

We're looking for an industry expert in Catering and Hospitality. This role is perfect for a professional with significant industrial or commercial experience within the Catering & Hospitality sector looking to pass on their skills and support the next generation. 

You will need to demonstrate a proven ability to engage learners and support high-quality learning outcomes to empower our apprentices to grow in confidence, professionalism, and creativity.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Stephanie Traynor, Apprenticeship Operations Manager via s.traynor@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

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.

Please visit our website for more information.

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.

 

 

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