Catering & Hospitality Lecturer

Location: Bolton College
Contract: Temporary Ongoing Assignment (anticipated through to July 2027)
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available
Pay Rate: £28.75 - £35.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Start Date: October 2026

Inspire the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals

Bolton Talent Solutions, in partnership with Bolton College, is seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Catering & Hospitality Lecturer to join a busy, dynamic and growing department.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing the next generation of hospitality professionals. You'll work with learners who are passionate about building careers in Professional Cookery, Hospitality, Food Service and Patisserie, helping them develop the practical skills, industry knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.

With an ongoing assignment anticipated to continue through to July 2027, this position offers excellent stability, consistent hours and the opportunity to apply for permanent roles should they become available.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive hourly rate of £28.75 - £35.00 per hour
• Ongoing assignment expected to run through to July 2027
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Consistent weekly hours
• Opportunity to apply for permanent vacancies when available
• Join a busy, supportive and successful curriculum department
• Work within a respected and well-established Further Education college
• Dedicated support from the Bolton Talent Solutions team
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners' futures

About the Role

As a Catering & Hospitality Lecturer, you will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning across Catering, Hospitality and Patisserie programmes.

You will support learners to develop industry-standard practical skills alongside essential theoretical knowledge and professional behaviours, preparing them for employment, apprenticeships or further study.

This role offers a varied workload, combining practical workshop delivery with classroom-based teaching in a vibrant Further Education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Catering, Hospitality and Patisserie programmes from Level 1 to Level 3
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons
• Develop learners' technical skills, knowledge and professional behaviours
• Demonstrate current industry standards in food preparation, cookery, bakery, pastry and customer service
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression
• Track learner attendance, progress and attainment
• Maintain accurate learner records and required documentation
• Support learners to achieve their qualifications and career goals
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality and food hygiene requirements
• Create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment where learners can thrive

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Applicants MUST Hold:

• A recognised Teaching Qualification (Level 3 or above) - Essential
• Level 3 qualification (or above) in Catering, Hospitality, Professional Cookery, Bakery, Patisserie or a related discipline
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
• Relevant and recent industry experience within Catering, Hospitality, Professional Cookery, Bakery or Patisserie

You'll Also Need:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A passion for education and learner development
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support learners from a range of backgrounds
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one

Apply Today

If you're passionate about the Hospitality industry and want to share your expertise with the next generation of chefs and hospitality professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your up-to-date CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

The Legal Bit

Bolton Talent Solutions is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Bolton Talent Solutions is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted, you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.

Bolton Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.