Bakery/Pastry Lecturer (FE)

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 Chef/ Baker looking to inspire the next generation of industry professionals?

We are seeking a Bakery/ Pastry 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 Support

Tuesday

• 1:00pm - 4:00pm: Cake Decoration

Thursday

• 8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical

Friday

• 8:00am - 12:00pm: Confectionery Practical

Hours: 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 skills

A 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 with one of the consultants!