Food Studies Lecturer
Location: Romford
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,494 - £44,526 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience)
We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Food Studies Lecturer to join a dynamic department based at a well-established Further and Higher Education provider in Romford. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of food professionals while developing your own career within a supportive and innovative environment.
About the Role
As a Lecturer in Food Studies, you will play a key role in preparing both young people and adult learners to enter the workforce across food studies disciplines. You'll provide inspiration, practical expertise, and up-to-date industry knowledge, while contributing to the development of an evolving and forward-thinking curriculum.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging lessons, developing schemes of work tailored to learners' needs.
* Implement learner-centred assessment methods with constructive feedback to support student growth.
* Monitor and report on attendance, progress, and achievement of students.
* Promote safe working environments, ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.
* Provide pastoral support and personal coaching to designated students.
* Stay up to date with industry developments to ensure courses remain relevant and career-focused.
* Actively engage in continuing professional development within education and industry practice.
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for applicants who:
* Hold a teaching qualification and have experience teaching within FE or HE.
* OR
* Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Food Studies (or a related subject) and are willing to undertake a funded Further Education teaching qualification through the Passport to Teaching programme.
* Have recent and relevant experience teaching food studies, from Entry Level up to Level 3.
* Possess excellent administrative skills, with the ability to accurately track student progress.
Why Apply?
If you are passionate about empowering the next generation with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in the food industry, this could be the perfect role for you. You will join a department that values innovation, collaboration and excellence, with clear opportunities for professional development.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.