Lecturer in Travel and Tourism (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk New College is seeking a Travel and Tourism Lecturer to teach on-site at our Rural Campus. 35 hours per week, with up to 24 teaching hours and 11 hours for preparation and other duties.

Salary range £31,200 to £45,759 per annum, with progression via college salary assessment process. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, student support, and participation in employer engagement activities to enhance the learner experience.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths required.
• Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification or related discipline.
• Teaching qualification desirable; industry experience plus plan to obtain teaching qualification within timeframe may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across a range of travel and tourism study units.
• Inspire learners with industry insights and help them develop professional behaviours for employment or further study.
• Organise educational visits, employer engagement activities and college events to enrich the learner experience.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Industry experience in travel and-tour

Education

Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Travel and Tourism (on-site)

Within the range of £31,200 to £45,759 per annum*

35 hours per week (up to 24 teaching hours and 11 preparation and other duties), 52 weeks per year

*Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process

Are you passionate about travel, tourism and inspiring the next generation of industry professionals? Do you have excellent communication skills and relevant industry experience within the travel and tourism sector, supported by a Level 3 qualification? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to share your expertise and help shape the future workforce.

As a Travel and Tourism Lecturer at Suffolk New College, you will have the opportunity to bring the exciting world of global travel, tourism and visitor experiences into the classroom. Using your industry knowledge, you will deliver engaging and innovative lessons across a range of study programme units, helping learners develop the skills, confidence and professional behaviours needed to succeed in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

You will inspire and motivate students through real-world industry insight, supporting them to explore careers in areas such as airlines, airports, visitor attractions, hospitality, events, tour operations, travel agencies and destination management. You will also play an active role in enriching the learner experience through educational visits, employer engagement activities, industry projects and high-profile college events.

Working as part of a dedicated and supportive curriculum team, you will contribute to creating outstanding learning experiences that prepare students for employment, apprenticeships and higher education within the travel and tourism sector.

You should have a good standard of education, including Level 2 English and Maths, alongside a relevant Level 3 qualification in Travel and Tourism or a related discipline. A teaching qualification is desirable; however, candidates with industry experience and a commitment to achieving a teaching qualification within an agreed timeframe are also encouraged to apply.

Join Suffolk New College and help learners discover the world of opportunities that a career in travel and tourism can offer. Every day is an opportunity to inspire future travel professionals and make a lasting difference to young people's lives.

This post is based at Suffolk New College, Rural Campus, however Suffolk New College is a multi campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026 at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026

We reserve the right to close an advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantees to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.