Aviation / Travel & Tourism Lecturer

RNN Group; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pensions scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Gym access

Staff health & wellbeing

Wellbeing digital hub

Flexible working hours

Free Parking

Career development funding

STEM teacher training grants

Referral scheme

Job summary

Aviation / Travel & Tourism Lecturer role at RNN Group based at Rotherham College requires delivering high-quality aviation education and guidance to students. This part-time, year-round position focuses on practical industry links, career pathways, and employability skills within a supportive campus team.

You'll motivate learners, bridge theory and practice, and use digital tools to enhance learning outcomes across the aviation sector. The college offers development funding and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Level 3+ vocational qualification and industry experience.
• A relevant teaching qualification and assessors award are required or the candidate must be willing to work towards.
• A Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths or willingness to obtain.
• The role requires ability to bring aviation topics to life using practical, theoretical and digital methods.

Responsibilities

• Be the Expert: Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment that bridges the gap between textbooks and the industry.
• Ignite Ambition: Motivate learners to master technical skills and reach their full potential.
• Build the Bridge: Develop industry links to provide students with gold-standard work experience and clear career pathways.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Work within a supportive team at the Rotherham Campus using practical, theoretical and digital tools to aid learning.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Industry experience

Enthusiasm for aviation

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

Teaching qualification

Assessors award

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

Aviation / Travel & Tourism Lecturer

Hours; Part time (22.5 hours each week, all year round)

Duration; Permanent

Salary; £17,911.82 (non-QTS) to £20,363.72 (QTS) pro-rata a year + benefits

Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham

Closing date; 05/10/2026

Aim high and turn your aviation expertise into a career that makes a difference to the future of the aviation industry and our learners.

About the Role

We're looking for an inspiring Aviation / Travel & Tourism Lecturer to equip the next generation with the skills, knowledge, behaviours and confidence to succeed in the aviation industry. This is more than a teaching role it's an opportunity to shape futures, inspire and prepare learners for exciting careers in a fast-paced global sector.

Using your industry experience, empathy and expertise, you'll deliver engaging and innovative lessons, support students both academically and pastorally, and help them develop the vocational and employability and power skills employers value most such as resilience, decision making, communication and team player skills. You ll motivate learners to achieve their best, build strong industry links, and create meaningful pathways into higher education and employment.

Whether you're already teaching or looking to bring your aviation expertise into education, you'll join a supportive team committed to delivering outstanding learning experiences and helping every student succeed.

What You ll Do

• Be the Expert: Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment that bridges the gap between textbooks and the industry.


• Ignite Ambition: Use your enthusiasm to motivate learners, helping them master technical skills and reach their full potential.


• Build the Bridge: Develop vital industry links to provide students with \"gold-standard\" work experience and clear career pathways.


• Collaborate & Innovate: Work within a supportive team at our Rotherham Campus, using practical, theoretical, and digital tools to make learning stick.

You will

• Candidates should be an effective and motivated team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and management to achieve strategic and organisational objectives.


• You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above and industry experience, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award, or be willing to work towards. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths or be willing to work towards.


• You will be able to bring the subject to life, using combined methods of practical, theoretical and digital which will engage your learners and provide them with the best skills, knowledge and behaviours for the future.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

You ll be line-managed by a dedicated Curriculum Manager and work closely with our Team Leaders and other Lecturers in a collaborative environment where your industry insights are truly valued.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)


• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period


• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons


• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service


• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.


• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles


• Free Parking available at all of our sites


• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications


• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative


• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too