Details:
- Salary: £22 - 27 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Bakery Lecturer (FE) - Temporary Contract
Location: University College Birmingham (UCB)
Start Date: 2nd November 2026
Duration: Until at least 16th December 2026 (or until a permanent post holder starts)
Total hours - 17.5 teaching hours + 5 admin hours = 22.5 hours per week (Timetable below)
Pay Rates:
£22.00 per hour (non-teaching qualified industry professionals)
Up to £27.00 per hour (qualified lecturers)
£14.23 per hour for administration time
Are you an experienced baker looking to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?
We are seeking a Bakery Lecturer to join a Further Education provision on a temporary basis, delivering practical and theory-based bakery sessions to Level 2 learners. This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced FE Lecturer or a skilled bakery professional looking to transition into teaching.
Teaching Areas
You will deliver a range of engaging practical and theoretical sessions, including:
Bread Making
Cake Decoration
Confectionery
Bakery Theory
Student Functional Skills support
Timetable
Monday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Bread Practical
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Theory
2:00pm - 3:30pm: Functional Skills SupportTuesday
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Cake DecorationThursday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery PracticalFriday
8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery PracticalHours: 17.5 teaching hours per week, plus 5 hours administration time.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Bakery, Patisserie, Confectionery, Professional Cookery, or a related subject
Strong practical experience in bread making, cake decoration, and confectionery
A passion for sharing industry knowledge with learners
Excellent communication and organisational skillsA recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS, Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training, etc.) is highly desirable. However, applications are also welcomed from experienced industry professionals who are keen to move into teaching.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rates
Opportunity to gain or develop FE teaching experience
Supportive educational environment
Chance to make a real impact on learners starting their careers in the bakery industry
If this sounds like you or something you could be interested in; Hit apply now to speak to one of the consultants