Course Team Leader – Travel and Tourism, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Course Team Leader for Travel and Tourism in Uxbridge. The post combines leadership of a curriculum team with teaching across NCFE Level 1–3 and BTEC HNC/HND programmes in International Travel & Tourism Management.

The role requires coordination of curriculum enrichment, staffing and resources, plus driving enrolment and achievement while ensuring high-quality delivery. This is a part-time, permanent post in a FE setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area
• Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by FE sector, or willingness to achieve with support
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or equivalent, or willingness to achieve

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support curriculum development and delivery
• Teach across a range of programmes including NCFE and BTEC modules
• Provide leadership to a curriculum staff team
• Organise and develop the curriculum with enrichment activities
• Maximise funding through enrolment, retention and achievement
• Liaise with College staff and external bodies

Skills

Enthuse students

Excellent communication

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom practice

Education

Degree or Level 3 subject qualification

Level 5 FE teaching qualification (PGCE/DET)

GCSE Maths & English grade C/4

Job description

Course Team Leader – Travel and Tourism

Uxbridge

Part time and Permanent

£32,438 - £38,351

28.8 hours per week

This role is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Lecturer seeking the next step in their career. We are seeking a full time Course Team Leader for Travel and Tourism to join our successful and friendly team.

You will co-ordinate and support the development and delivery of the curriculum and also teach across a range of programmes. Courses offered currently include NCFE Level 1, 2 and 3 and BTEC HNC and HND in International Travel & Tourism Management.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who can demonstrate:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or a degree in a relevant subject area
• Level 5 teaching qualification that is recognised within the Further Education sector, or be willing to achieve this with support of the College
• Successful teaching experience in Travel & Tourism
• Experience of working in the travel and tourism industry
• Some experience in curriculum planning and development
• Some experience in leading or supervising other people

Main Scope of the Post

• To ensure recruitment, retention and achievement of students within the post holder’s area of responsibility.
• To provide leadership to a curriculum staff team.
• To teach across a range of programmes and to be responsible to the Section Manager and Head of School for the efficient and effective management of the course team, including:
  • the organisation and development of the curriculum, including enrichment activities (employer engagement, trips, guest speakers)
  • making the best use of the team resources including staffing and consumables
  • gaining maximum funding through high levels of enrolment, retention and achievement
  • liaising with appropriate College staff and external bodies

Qualifications:

• A degree or minimum Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area
• Minimum full Level 5 level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE for FE or Secondary, DET) or willing to work towards a teaching qualification, supported by the college
• Maths and English at GCSE Grade C / 4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve

Knowledge and Experience:

• Successful teaching experience in Travel and Tourism
• Some curriculum co-ordination/development experience
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Up to date knowledge of relevant subject area
• Experience of working in the travel industry
• The ability to supervise/lead a team
• Experience of working in the travel and tourism industry

Other Skills:

• The ability to enthuse and inspire students
• Good classroom practice
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Experience of using IT and e-learning within the curriculum
• Valid passport and willingness and ability to participate in future UK and overseas student trips (overseas trips are not currently offered, but may be offered in future)

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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