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