Lecturer in Hospitality and Catering

Hours of work: Up to 37 hours per week. We can accommodate part time contracts, please specify how many hours you are looking for in your application

Location: Wakefield College

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering to join our team, based within our award-winning Gaskells training restaurant, where you will provide outstanding teaching across levels 1 - 3 within the area of Hospitality and Catering.

As a Lecturer in Hospitality and Catering, this will involve the delivery of practical sessions in both kitchens and the restaurant, supported by theory delivery of food units and health and safety legislation.

To find out more about our training restaurant Gaskells visit https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/gaskells

As a Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering, you should have:

• A level 3 diploma in either patisserie or kitchen and larder.
• GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
• Assessor and IQA qualifications is desirable
• Experience of working with 16-18 year olds, ideally in a teaching capacity
• Recent and up to date knowledge of current industry standards.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you. 

See what we have to offer and come and join us….

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days (pro rata) + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Generous employer contributory Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

PLEASE NOTE NO AGENCIES, DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not "Protected" which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.  Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all

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