Bank Travel & Tourism Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking tutors to deliver Level 1–3 teaching in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism within the Visitor Economy, Leisure & Service Industries department. This ad hoc hours post focuses on practical, industry-aligned lessons, using current practices and employer links, with a strong emphasis on pastoral support through tutorials.

Applicants should hold a professional qualification in the subject, have excellent IT and communication skills, and be prepared to engage in

Qualifications

• Excellent computer literacy, including the College's IT programs.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Setting high standards for students, colleagues and self.
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and learning from Level 1 to Level 3 in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, bringing current industry and practitioner skills.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons using a range of techniques that engage students and build independence.
• Take responsibility for personal and group tutorials that support progression or employment.
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies, recording the work and its assessment.
• Track students' progress and attendance under College systems.
• Create a safe, purposeful learning environment and set standards of behaviour and respect, challenging discrimination.
• Make external links to create opportunities for students.
• Provide a balance of teaching styles and learning experiences.
• Keep knowledge and skills in the subject area up to date, reviewing national developments annually.
• Contribute to the College mission and values and to curriculum area strategic objectives, including the annual review.
• Take an appropriate part in internal and external assessment procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Standards setting

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Professional qualification in subject area

Teaching qualification

Degree (Level 6) or equivalent

Job description

A bank teaching post in the Visitor Economy, Leisure & Service Industries department at The City of Liverpool College, offered for ad hoc hours. The core is teaching Levels 1 to 3 in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, using current industry practice and building links with employers. Pastoral care is a clear focus, with personal and group tutorials to help students progress to higher study or work. No job specification is provided, so applicants submit an application with supporting information in their field of work.

What the job involves

• Deliver teaching and learning from Level 1 to Level 3 in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, bringing current industry and practitioner skills
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons using a range of techniques that engage students and build independence
• Take responsibility for personal and group tutorials that support progression or employment
• Set and mark work under College and School assessment policies, recording the work and its assessment
• Track students' progress and attendance under College systems
• Create a safe, purposeful learning environment and set standards of behaviour and respect, challenging discrimination
• Make external links to create opportunities for students
• Provide a balance of teaching styles and learning experiences
• Keep knowledge and skills in the subject area up to date, reviewing national developments annually
• Contribute to the College mission and values and to curriculum area strategic objectives, including the annual review
• Take an appropriate part in internal and external assessment procedures

What’s required

Qualifications

• Professional qualification relevant to the subject area

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent computer literacy, including the College's current IT programs
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Setting high standards for students, colleagues and self
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it

Other

• Engagement in continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Educated to Level 6, such as a degree
• Recognised teaching qualification or vocational experience
• Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery in Travel and Tourism
• Experience of resource-based learning
• ICT qualification
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of assessing students' needs and planning curriculum, including Technology Enhanced Learning
• Understanding of curriculum development for employer training needs, and of quality assurance and improvement