Lecturer in Catering

Lecturer in Catering - South Wales

South Wales
Competitive hourly rates
September 2026 Start Ongoing Opportunities

The Role

Are you an experienced Catering professional looking to move into Further Education, or an established Lecturer looking for your next opportunity?

Aspire People are working in partnership with Further Education providers across South Wales to recruit experienced Lecturers in Catering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your industry knowledge and expertise to support the next generation of learners, helping students develop practical skills, achieve qualifications and progress into employment or further study.

Working within a Catering department, you will:

Deliver engaging Catering and Hospitality teaching
Deliver practical kitchen sessions reflecting professional industry standards
Demonstrate food preparation, cooking and presentation techniques
Promote high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen practice
Assess practical and theory-based work
Support learners working towards vocational qualifications
Develop learners' practical skills and employability
Support learners with SEN/ALN or behavioural needs
Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement

What We're Looking For

Level 3 qualification in Catering, Hospitality or a relevant discipline
Strong professional experience within the catering/hospitality industry
Up-to-date knowledge of food safety and professional kitchen practices
Experience supporting learners, apprentices or trainees is desirable
Strong practical skills and ability to demonstrate techniques
Teaching/training qualification desirable
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Experience supporting learners with SEN/ALN is beneficial

Why Join Aspire People?

Opportunities with FE colleges across South Wales
Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
Competitive hourly rates
Ongoing and long-term opportunities
Free CPD and professional development
Dedicated consultant support
Support with transitioning from industry into education where appropriate
Opportunities to develop your career within the FE sector

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Catering professional or FE Lecturer looking for your next opportunity across South Wales, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.