Curriculum Team Leader - Hospitality & Tourism

Final date to receive applications: 7 January 2026

Department: HOT - Hospitality and Tourism

Location: Bath, England

Compensation: £36,807 - £43,663 / year

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Hospitality and Tourism education? Bath College is seeking an experienced and dynamic Curriculum Team Leader to lead our Hospitality and Tourism curriculum area, which includes Professional Cookery, Catering & Hospitality, and Travel & Tourism courses.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

• Lead and inspire a team of academic staff to deliver outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of courses that meet industry standards and prepare learners for successful careers.
• Drive quality improvement, ensuring high achievement, retention, and progression rates.
• Teach and mentor, sharing your expertise with learners and supporting staff development.
• Play an instrumental role in the development of our new on-site restaurant, helping to shape its concept and integrate it into the learner experience.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

• A teaching qualification (Level 5 minimum) and a strong background in catering or professional cookery.
• Experience in curriculum development, planning, and quality assurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of awarding body requirements and current industry practices.
• Previous experience in Further Education is highly desirable.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Why join us? Bath College offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work in a vibrant city‑centre campus with strong industry links.

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short‑term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock