FE Lecturer in Catering

Buxton and Leek College, part of the University of Derby, 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 provider.  

With our seven industry kitchens and our brand-new Harpurs Bistro, our students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby and other local higher education establishments.

We are a small and successful team looking to recruit an individual to teach on our Catering courses at our Buxton campus. 

This position is a full time position and will deliver culinary skills to study programme and adult learners across level 1, 2 and 3. 

You will need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful and will benefit from working in a rapidly growing department with other professionals using industry standard facilities and resources.

You will need to hold or be willing to undertake a Level 3 teaching qualification e.g. BEd, Cert. Ed., DTLLs or equivalent. Hold Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths or have a willingness to achieve thee within an agreed timescale. You will also need to hold a relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent.

1. To be responsible for developing and co-ordinating a specific programme or development within a programme area or across the University.
2. To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and Lead IV as required.
3. To take an active part in course team meetings and activities.
4. To lead a team, if required.
5. To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
6. To participate in monitoring visits for students on work placement.
7. To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery.
8. To take an active part in all extra curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes.

General Duties

1. To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University Further Education (FE) Academic Contract.
2. To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
3. To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
4. To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc.
5. To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.
6. To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
7. To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans.
8. To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus.
9. To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers.
10. To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader.
11. To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation.
12. To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies.
13. To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
14. To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
15. To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
16. To participate in and contribute to curriculum development.
17. To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
18. To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.
19. To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.