Chef Lecturer
Salary: £22,704 - £37,833 pa
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract Details: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
About us:
New College Swindon has gone through an exciting time of change since the merger with Swindon College to become one College. Also, following the successful 20M bid, the new Institute of Technology, opening in September 2022, which will be an inclusive centre for technical qualifications, higher apprenticeships and training for key technical roles. These exciting developments will extend the career opportunities for both our students and staff. It’s a really great time to be joining us!
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic member of staff to join our hospitality team. We are keen to continue our visits and to engage in any activities which students can benefit from outside the immediate demands of the curriculum as well as working with local and national employers to promote our Employability Agenda with our students.
You will be responsible for teaching and developing a range of Professional Cookery courses from Level 1-3 and be responsible for course leadership duties.
What we can offer you:
When you join us, you will have access to ongoing support, training and development opportunities to further enhance your experience and skill set. In addition, you will have access to facilities and resources across the two campuses along with an extended support network of colleagues from a wide range of disciplines and industry backgrounds to support you in your role.
We know that your job requires you to put a lot of time and effort into it and because of this we believe you should be rewarded. As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a number of great benefits including:
- Staff Retail Discount Scheme
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity and to work in an expanding, dynamic and successful College, which values its staff, you have come to the right place.
In this role, you will:
- To deliver high quality teaching and learning by providing students with a planned learning experience, managing the learning process, guiding and supporting students.
- To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
- To evaluate, assess and feedback to students in a timely manner in adherence to the awarding body and college quality criteria.
- To produce schemes of work and lesson plans in accordance with current best practice.
- To set and assess work and provide opportunities for engaging student feedback.
Qualifications and experience required:
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
- Teaching qualification at Level 5 e.g. Certificate in Education, or commitment to gaining within the timescales laid out by the college
- Minimum Level 3 Professional Cookery qualifications
- Some experience of teaching, training peers or transferring skills to others, e.g. training, coaching, mentoring
- An understanding of current developments in related field
- Up to date working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
For further information, please refer to the job description.
How to apply:
For a full list of our current opportunities go to our Career Page and click apply!
If you have family or friends who would be interested in coming to work for us please feel free to share with them and if you need more information please contact our HR team. We look forward to hearing from you!
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
Please note an enhanced DBS to the satisfaction of New College, will be required for this role.
On appointment, you will be placed at the salary point aligned to a number of factors, which include, but are not limited to, qualifications, previous relevant experience, current salary and market forces.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy, please do apply as soon as possible.
Closing Date: 30 June 2022
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.
