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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering to join our supportive team at the Centre for Progression in Tiverton. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to SEN learners by delivering high quality teaching while supporting an exceptional food preparation and service experience on site.
You will be responsible for delivering Entry Level 3 City & Guilds Hospitality & Catering, providing learners with the basic practical skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to progress.
What You Will Be Doing
1. Planning and delivering engaging E3 City & Guilds Hospitality & Catering lessons for SEN learners with HIgh Needs
2. Supporting learners to develop practical kitchen, food preparation, and customer service skills
3. Maintaining a safe, hygienic, and inclusive kitchen environment
4. Adapting teaching and support strategies to meet individual learner needs and EHCP targets
5. Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a high quality learner experience
6. Contributing to assessment, tracking, and learner progress reviews
7. Overseeing some food preparation and service for High Needs bursary learners on site
What We’re Looking For
8. A passionate and supportive teacher dedicated to learner development
9. Strong practical skills in hospitality, catering, and kitchen management
10. Experience working with learners with additional needs
11. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
12. A flexible and proactive approach to teaching and food service
13. A commitment to high standards in both education and kitchen practice
Ready to take the next step in your culinary journey – and help others start theirs?
Apply now and bring your kitchen skills to the classroom at Exeter College.
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch a short video to learn more, and see what our staff have to say on our careers page.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Applying for the role
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 11th May at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Tiverton on Tuesday 19th May 2026.
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Safeguarding Statement
Exeter and North Devon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.