Associate Lecturer - Chef

Associate Lecturer – Chef : AL2304 

Salary: £32.53 Per Hour 

Contract Type: Hourly Paid, Term- Time only 

Location: Paignton, Devon 

We are recruiting for an Associate Lecturer to provide cover within the department. As a professional lecturer you will be required to undertake formal scheduled teaching duties of food preparation in both practical skills and theory classes as well as within the restaurant production environment. You will undertake the role of personal tutor and be responsible for planning and conducting student assessments. You will demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene legislation. 

The successful candidate will possess a degree or vocational qualification at Level 3, an intermediate food hygiene certificate, with experience of kitchen supervision or management. You will be willing to display flexibility in working hours to provide cover when needed. 

The Key tasks are: 

• Prepare and deliver formal scheduled teaching duties including teaching, tutorials, and learner assessment on college premises and off site where required. 
• Manage, plan, and review learning programmes and the curriculum, including the development of resources, new initiatives, and interpretation of statistics to inform improvement action plans.  
• Promote equal opportunities at all times. 
• Participate in all aspects of Quality Assurance team meetings and strategic planning as appropriate. 

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK. 

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds.  Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning. 

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include: 

• Pro rata of 25 days annual leave  
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; 
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; 
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 16%  OR Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 23.68%; 
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns; 
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;  
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; 
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);  
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);   
• Employee Assistance Programmes; 
• Discounted travel schemes. 

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd December 2023 (Midnight) 

Interview Date: TBC 

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To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website. 

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options. 

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. 

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.