Junior Apprenticeship Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering 0.6

Application Deadline: 14 May 2026

Department: Catering and Hospitality

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Pibwrlwyd Campus

Reporting To: Dean of Faculty and Head of Curriculum

Compensation: £20,158 - £31,158 / year

Description

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed Junior Apprenticeship Lecturer (0.6) in Hospitality & Catering to join our Junior Apprenticeship team at Pibwrlwyd Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality vocational teaching to learners aged 14–16 within a structured and supportive College environment. You will play a key role in shaping the future pathways of young learners, supporting their progression into apprenticeships, further education or employment.

About the Role

As Junior Apprenticeship Lecturer in Hospitality & Catering, you will deliver engaging, age-appropriate vocational teaching to small cohorts of learners, typically up to fifteen students.

This specialist 14–16 provision operates within a compulsory education framework. Learners remain on the roll of their home school and attend College as part of a statutory programme. As such, this role differs from standard post-16 FE delivery and carries enhanced responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, behaviour, attendance and engagement.

The role combines high-quality teaching, rigorous assessment, strong partnership working and a commitment to learner progression and bilingual practice.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

Delivering and assessing an Entry Level 3 / Level 1 Vocational qualification in Hospitality & Catering
Planning engaging, structured lessons that promote attendance and positive behaviour
Preparing high-quality teaching, learning and assessment materials
Tracking learner progress and contributing to quality assurance processes
Embedding employability skills and professional behaviours within teaching
Ensuring all practical activities meet health, safety and safeguarding standards
Communicating proactively with schools, parents and carers to support learner progress
Organising educational visits in line with College policy
Supporting progression planning into apprenticeships, further study or employment
Contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement and key performance indicators
Promoting bilingualism and visible Welsh language use within teaching and learning

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 3/4 Essential
Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 3/4 Essential

(See detailed language descriptions attached)

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Essential Criteria:

Relevant degree or equivalent Higher Education/Advanced qualification
Teaching qualification
GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
Experience of teaching 14-16 learners
Experience of vocational or work-based teaching and learning
Understanding of 14-16 provision
Experience of working with learners with behavioural or engagement needs
Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
Willingness to drive a college minibus
Willingness to engage in Junior Apprenticeship training, Safeguarding and behaviour management training specific to 14-16 learners

Desirable Criteria:

Awareness of key performance indicators
Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
Sound understanding of digital literacy
Ability to travel across campuses
Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activitie

Benefits

You will receive 27.6 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 40.6 days holiday per year.
Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site car parking
Online and instore retail discounts

Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion

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