Lecturer in Travel and Aviation

West Thames College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in London seeks a Lecturer in Travel and Aviation to teach various courses and assist in curriculum development. The successful candidate will enjoy support in their teaching career through a values-based, inclusive culture with additional incentives for eligible teachers. This role emphasizes student safety and requires an understanding of the educational needs of diverse students.

Benefits

Targeted retention incentive payment for eligible teachers

Qualifications

• Must be in the first 5 years of your FE teaching career.
• Must have started your first role with the responsibilities of an FE teacher at a post‑16 only education provider.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a variety of travel and aviation courses.
• Support the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager in course development.

Job description

Lecturer in Travel and Aviation

West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.

We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state‑of‑the‑art with good public transport links and free staff parking.

We are a values‑based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre‑entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.

At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Targeted Retention Incentive Payment

Eligible further education (FE) teachers can claim a targeted retention incentive payment for teaching specific courses. This post is in the scope for being eligible.

For the 2025 to 2026 academic year, the targeted retention incentive payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000 and payment is made in one lump sum.

You must be in the first 5 years of your FE teaching career to claim. This means you must have started your first role with the responsibilities of an FE teacher at a post‑16 only education (FE) provider in England during or after the 2021 to 2022 academic year.

More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-fe-teachers

The purpose of the post is to teach on a variety of travel and aviation courses within the programme area and support the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager in the development of further travel and aviation courses.

Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.