Lecturer in Travel & Tourism including Cabin Crew & Aviation (EL334)

TES FE News; Crewe by Farndon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire College South and West is seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism for their Ellesmere Port Campus. The role involves teaching Cabin Crew and Aviation courses, ensuring outstanding learner experiences, and fulfilling administrative responsibilities. With competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, this is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring educators to join a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Financial support for teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling and professional development

Pension scheme

35 days holiday plus bank holidays

Onsite fitness and childcare facilities

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industry experience including Cabin Crew & Aviation.
• Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS, or CertEd) or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a range of Travel and Tourism courses.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons.
• Undertake tutorial support and administrative tasks.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Industry Knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd

GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths

Job description

Job Overview

Salary: £27,486 – £41,467 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 25.9 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

We are seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach on a range of Travel and Tourism including Cabin Crew & Aviation Courses;
• Undertake other duties including tutorial support and associated administrative task;
• Promote and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons;and
• Marketing and promotion of the provision to employer and stakeholders.
  
  

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Minimum 2 years industry experience including Cabin Crew & Aviation;
• Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd) or working towards;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learningenvironment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience;and
• Enhanced DBS check.
  
  

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our ‘Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12-week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [e-mail] by the 9am on 28 July 2025.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 6 August 2025.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
  
  

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [e-mail] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.