Lecturer in Hospitality (Pre-approved Register)

Lecturer in Hospitality

Variable hours as and when required

Pre-approved Register

Opportunities available across Kilmarnock and Ayr Campuses

From £41,833 - £50,359 per annum, pro rata

Reference: REQ01031

You will contribute to ensuring a positive learning environment, which encourages active participation and enables all learners to achieve their full potential, through the effective learning and teaching of students by assisting in the development, delivery and assessment of relevant resources.

This will involve supporting the Curriculum Quality Manager in the delivery of the department curriculum to the quality and standards required, through an integrated learning experience that supports the student journey and high quality learning and teaching. Your delivery of learning and teaching will develop and build on students’ digital skills, so that they are supported to engage effectively in their learning, and embrace technological change now and in the future.

You will be qualified to HNC level in Professional Cookery or equivalent, along with substantial relevant industry experience. The ability to teach a broad range of practical and theoretical subjects associated within a kitchen environment is essential, and experience within the areas of bakery, food and beverage service and hospitality management would be advantageous. You should have a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, high quality ICT skills to facilitate blended learning along with excellent motivational, communication and organisational skills. Teaching experience is desirable but not essential.

What is the Pre-approved Register?

The Pre-approved Register is an excellent opportunity to bring your valuable industry experience to the education sector. We are looking for experienced professionals who have availability to provide class cover on an as-and-when required basis. In return, you will develop your knowledge and skills of learning and teaching whilst being rewarded with inspiring the industry professionals of tomorrow. You will contribute to ensuring a positive learning environment which encourages active participation and enables all learners to achieve their full potential, through the effective learning and teaching of students by assisting in the development, delivery and assessment of relevant resources.

Informal enquiries to Angela Sheridan, Head of Learning & Skills - Creative, Hair, Make-up and Complementary Therapies, by email.

The closing date for applications to this vacancy is 11:59pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Application Procedure

To apply for the post, please visit our Career's page and apply online. If you require any assistance, please contact the HR team.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with Ayrshire College.