Lecturer in Travel & Tourism
- Salary: £24,743 - £35,204 per annum, pro rata (£14,712 - £20,932)
- Location: West Yorkshire
- Job Type: Part-time (22 hours per week across 3 days)
Reed are working with an FE College seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Travel & Tourism. This role is ideal for a professional with industry experience in Travel, Tourism & Aviation, who is passionate about teaching and sharing their knowledge with students. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and support to our learners.
Day to Day of the role:
- Teach a range of units from Travel, Tourism & Aviation programmes (e.g., NCFE levels 1-3 or degree programme).
- Use industry knowledge and experience to enrich lessons with real-world examples.
- Develop and design learning materials suitable for a diverse range of learners.
- Act as Programme Tutor, offering support and guidance to students and staff.
- Prepare, mark, assess, and record student work to meet Quality Assurance and self-assessment requirements.
- Implement College Quality Assurance procedures and carry out relevant recording and administrative tasks.
- Monitor and report on continuous performance and improvement within the provision.
- Represent the course at exam boards and similar events.
- Introduce innovative ways to embed English and Mathematics skills within the learning environment.
- Promote links with employers & external bodies and liaise effectively as required.
- Attend Department/College team meetings and participate in curriculum development.
- Ensure inclusive interaction with learners and foster good relations between different groups.
- Work closely with parents, guardians, and external support agencies to overcome barriers to learning progression.
- Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake professional development as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
- Experience in Industry of Travel, Tourism & Aviation.
- Teaching Qualification - preferred.
- Qualified to Level 2 in English and maths or willing to achieve this within a specified timeframe.
- Good administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and independently to meet departmental and college needs.
- Ability to motivate and work effectively as a team member.
- Computer literacy.
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
- Experience in various positions within the travel & aviation sectors.
- Ground operations or flying experience.
- Experience of FE/HE programmes and course tutorship.
- Knowledge of current initiatives in Aviation and Travel.
- Experience of IV/IQA planning and assessment.
- Assessor Awards.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary on the Main Grade Lecturer Pay Scale.
- Opportunity for professional development and industry updating placements.
- Supportive and innovative educational environment.
- Special Conditions: This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period and requires an enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.