Lecturer in Travel & Aviation

Teaching Vacancies; Slough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges group invites applications for a permanent full-time Lecturer in Travel and Aviation to join the Slough and Langley College team. The role develops cabin crew students, delivers a range of programmes, and leverages excellent industry links near Heathrow.

The successful candidate will have at least Level 3 vocational qualification, Level 2 English and maths, and a Level 5 teaching qualification or progress towards one, with vocational travel and tourism experience and

Qualifications

• Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Level 2 English and maths.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or a commitment to work towards one.
• Vocational experience in travel and tourism.
• Strong IT, administrative and interpersonal abilities to motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures across Travel and Aviation programmes.
• Organise off-site trips and liaise with industry partners.
• Engage with expert guest speakers and industry links.
• Support students and develop vocational competencies such as customer service and safety procedures.

Skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative ability

Education

Level 3 Vocational qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 5 Teaching qualification or commitment

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Lecturer in Travel and Aviation to join our Slough and Langley College team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity to join our industry leading Travel and Aviation Department at Slough and Langley College as a Lecturer working 37 hours per week developing the next generation of cabin crew, setting them on a path to success. This role offers a salary on the academic pay scale between T01 £33,215 and T11 £47,609 depending on qualifications and experience.

As a Lecturer in Travel and Aviation at Slough and Langley College, you will play a vital role in preparing students for dynamic careers in a thriving global industry. Benefiting from the college's strategic location near Heathrow Airport, you will deliver classes across a range of programmes including Level 1 Working at the Airport, Level 2 Airline Cabin Crew, and the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel, Tourism and Aviation. Equipping learners with essential vocational competencies such as customer service, safety and security procedures, reservation systems, and geographical awareness. Additionally, you will enrich the student experience by organising off-site trips, engaging with expert guest speakers, and leveraging strong industry links to ensure students gain the practical skills and confidence needed for successful entry into the sector.

Slough and Langley College are dedicated to shaping the future of aspiring Aviation experts and is at the forefront of revolutionising education in the industry with our dedicated Aviation Centre and close industry partners including the London Heathrow Employment and Skills Academy.

Candidates must possess at least a Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant discipline, Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics, and a Level 5 teaching qualification or a commitment to work towards one. Vocational experience in the travel and tourism sector is required, alongside strong IT, administrative, and interpersonal abilities to motivate learners.

Please pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the application, making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

What the college offers its staff

• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), currently offering 28.68% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Family friendly policies supporting work life balance
• Onsite coffee shop and cafeteria
• Health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and offers of employment may be subject to these checks:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online & social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.