Lecturer in Travel & Tourism

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution in Epsom is seeking a highly motivated Lecturer in Travel & Tourism. This role involves planning and teaching courses while ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students. Ideal candidates should have industry experience and a passion for education. Benefits include a discount on gym memberships, free parking, and government funding for teaching qualifications.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in the Travel & Tourism Industry, including teaching.
• Ability to develop innovative course materials.
• Strong assessment and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop course materials for Travel and Tourism.
• Deliver high-quality lessons to students.
• Assess and maintain records of student coursework.
• Monitor student attendance and welfare.

Skills

Travel & Tourism Industry experience

Aviation experience

Cabin Crew experience

Innovative teaching

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

At Nescot, we are recruiting for Lecturer in Travel & Tourism to join Nescot College based in Epsom, Surrey.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and hardworking lecturer, with Travel & Tourism Industry, Aviation and/or Cabin Crew experience to join our department. Travel and Tourism is taught by experienced, passionate and dedicated specialist lecturers and is a popular choice at Levels 1, 2 and 3. We run well-resourced programmes, which include a number of domestic and international trips to enhance the curriculum. The team have fostered local partnerships to develop exciting opportunities for learners. NESCOT has a fully equipped cabin crew room and is currently working on new projects to further build the vocational and employer links within different sectors of the industry. There are new facilities available at NESCOT for an inspired individual to bring technology into learning.

Duties/responsibilities

• Plan and develop innovative teaching, learning and course material for allocated or new units on the Travel and Tourism courses.
• Deliver essential knowledge in a high-quality manner across each course group.
• Assess written and practical coursework, whilst maintaining organised records.
• Act as a tutor for one or more group of students, delivering centrally required tutorials.
• Maintain registers, monitor attendance and promote learner welfare to ensure successful outcomes for learners and the college in relation to achievement, retention and positive progression rates.
• Contribute ideas to bring exciting links in relation to employers, guest speakers and travel enrichment opportunities.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed, and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

Nescot is recognised as the Employer of the year at the Surrey Business Awards 2024 and offers a wide range of benefits and wellbeing activities to staff.

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Up to £6k one off payment government retention payment available*

Government funding available to cover cost of obtaining Level 5 or higher teaching qualification*

*terms and conditions apply ask for details

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This college is a smoke-free campus-smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing Date is 10th October 2025

Interviews will be held 17th October 2025