Lecturer in Travel & Tourism (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension

Holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance

On-site gym

Discounts

Cycle to Work

CPD opportunities

Meal discounts

Local attractions

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury is seeking a Lecturer in Travel & Tourism on a variable hours basis. The role involves delivering and assessing Travel & Tourism programmes, bringing industry insights into lessons, and supporting enrichment activities and learner progression.

Ideal candidates have FE experience or industry background with a passion for inspiring learners, and teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification or higher in Travel & Tourism, Tourism Management, Events, or related subject.
• Relevant industry or teaching experience.
• Good knowledge of travel and tourism industry developments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students on Travel & Tourism programmes.
• Deliver engaging lessons on destinations, customer service and industry operations.
• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies to support learner achievement.
• Bring industry knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom.
• Support enrichment activities, visits and employer engagement.
• Keep learning current with industry trends and sustainability.
• Provide safeguarding, health & safety and professional practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification in Travel & Tourism

Job description

Lecturer in Travel & Tourism (Variable Hours)

Location: Salisbury

Salary: Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about travel and tourism and keen to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? Are you an experienced tourism professional looking for flexible teaching opportunities, or an established lecturer seeking a role around your other commitments?

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills they need to progress into careers across the travel and tourism industry or further study.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Further Education (FE), travel agencies, tour operations, airlines, airports, visitor attractions, hospitality, events, cruise operations, or related sectors. If you're passionate about travel and want to share your industry expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

What We Offer

• Salary:
  • Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
  • Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay
• Contract Type: Variable Hours (Currently up to 6 hours on Thursdays)
• Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and student recruitment.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and CPD Opportunities
• Additional perks including discounted meals and local attraction offers

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess students studying Travel & Tourism programmes
• Deliver engaging lessons covering travel, tourism, destinations, customer service, and industry operations
• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies that support learner achievement
• Bring industry knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom
• Support enrichment activities, educational visits, competitions, and employer engagement
• Keep learning current with industry trends, sustainability, technology, and destination developments
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and professional practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A level 3 qualification or higher in Travel & Tourism, Tourism Management, Events, or a related subject
• Relevant industry or teaching experience
• Good knowledge of the travel and tourism sector and current industry developments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for helping learners develop and achieve their career ambitions
• Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced industry professionals looking to move into education

Why Become a Lecturer?

• Flexibility to balance teaching with industry or personal commitments
• The opportunity to inspire future travel and tourism professionals
• A rewarding role without the commitment of full-time hours
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development
• The chance to share your expertise and make a lasting difference to students

Turn your travel and tourism experience into inspiration for tomorrow's industry professionals.

If you're ready for a flexible, rewarding, and inspiring new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 10th November 2026

Shortlist date: 11th November 2026

Interview date: TBC