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FE Lecturer in Catering

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £32,546 to £44,128 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 20 July 2025
Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: University of Derby
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 0117-25

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Summary

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College
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.

About the Role
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.

About You
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.

Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Ruth Nuttall, Curriculum Leader via r.d.nuttall@blc.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit Applying from Overseas for more information.

DBS check
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

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