South Thames College
Sessional Lecturer Cake Decorating
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Cake Decorating Teacher
Here at South Thames College, we are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Cake Decorating Teacher to deliver engaging and practical classes to adult learners of varying abilities.
About the Role
You will plan and deliver inspiring cake decorating sessions, enabling learners to develop skills in areas such as:
- Basic and advanced cake decorating techniques
- Buttercream and royal icing work
- Sugarcraft and fondant modelling
- Piping techniques
- Celebration cake design and decoration
- Health, safety, and food hygiene practices
Requirements
As our Cake Decorating Lecturer, you will bring extensive knowledge of cake decoration, supported by either a relevant qualification or significant professional experience within the industry. You will have a strong understanding of cake decorating principles and techniques, along with either successful teaching experience, a recognised teaching qualification, or substantial experience in a related professional setting.
You will be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively at all levels. Highly organised and proactive, you will identify opportunities to improve existing processes and systems, while demonstrating excellent IT skills and a strong ability to utilise technology to support teaching and learning.
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Benefits
Please note, some flexibility to do evenings would be advantageous.
Important Dates
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 15th October 2026.
Benefits Package
There is a generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
About South Thames Colleges Group
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
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