Lecturer Travel and Tourism

TieTalent; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent vocational education institution in London is seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism for maternity cover. This role involves designing inclusive teaching activities, providing high-quality education, and supporting students' academic and personal development. The ideal candidate will have a recognized teaching qualification and experience delivering courses to a diverse group of 16+ students. It offers a full-time contract and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PCET, PGCE or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Education).
• Strong experience of delivering to 16+ age group with varied abilities in an educational setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement effective and inclusive teaching.
• Provide high-quality teaching, assessment, and internal moderation.
• Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activities.
• Conduct internal quality assurance and related teaching administration duties.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback; track progress.
• Contribute to outreach and widening participation activities.
• Interview potential students and guide progression to HE or employment.
• Contribute to course development in collaboration with staff and students.

Skills

Teaching

Communication skills

Knowledge of curriculum

Organizational skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Time management

Record keeping

Education

Recognized teaching qualification (PCET, PGCE, etc.)

Degree or appropriate qualification

GCSE or Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

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About Newham College: Newham College stands as London’s leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.

The Role: This is a fixed-term maternity cover until 18 July 2026.

The candidate appointed will join an innovative and dynamic team involved in delivering 16-18 full-time study programmes within the Directorate of Professional Service Industries, including Travel and Tourism. They will prepare and deliver teaching for a range of topics, provide advice and support to students, acting as a Personal Tutor, conduct Internal Quality Assurance, as well as related teaching administration duties.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Design, plan and implement effective and inclusive teaching and supporting learning activities.


• To provide high quality teaching, learning, assessment and internal moderation across a range of courses including Level 2 Travel and Tourism and Cabin Crew


• Teach across a range of modules/units or within a subject area using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods and technologies.


• Assess the work and progress of students and provide them with constructive feedback


• Contribute to the delivery, tracking and monitoring of key skill performance amongst cohorts of students in the Travel and Tourism department.


• Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.


• Contribute to outreach and/or widening participation activities within the school.


• Tutorship of students, giving appropriate support to enable students to achieve their academic, personal and vocational targets.


• Interviewing and giving guidance to potential students.


• Assisting students in their progression to either Higher Education or employment.


• Contribute to the development and continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and student.

Essential qualifications and training

• A recognised teaching qualification e.g. PCET, PGCE or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Education


• Comprehensive understanding of the curriculum with subject specialism to at least Level 3


• Strong experience of delivering to 16+ age group with varied abilities in an educational setting


• Degree (or appropriate qualification)


• GCSE or Level 2 in Maths and English

Desirable qualifications and training

• Internal Verifier Qualification


• Current training and CPD taken in the past 2 years relevant to the role and vocational area

Experience

• Experience of planning and delivering in line with Ofsted requirements to at least good


• Ability to plan learning in line with Ofsted requirements


• Experience in teaching/assessing courses at a range of levels and providing high quality feedback and assessment


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience meeting targets, KPIs or deadlines


• Familiar with safeguarding and relevant procedures


• Working with parents, families and external partners

Knowledge and skills

• Able to motivate and inspire people to achieve


• Passionate about the learning and skills agenda


• Excellent communication and written skills


• Comprehensive IT skills and e-learning


• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels


• A team player who is hardworking and capable of working on own initiative


• Good organisational and time management skills


• Commitment to the College aims and ethos


• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure


• Ability to prioritise work to deadlines


• Ability to work flexibly as a member of the team


• Accurate record keeping

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check and Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Education and Training


• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet