Teacher - Travel and Aviation

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Travel discounts

Job summary

Leeds City College, Printworks campus, is seeking a Teacher of Travel and Aviation to inspire the next generation. The role is full-time and open to both qualified and non-qualified teachers, with full training provided as part of the role.

You will deliver Level 1–3 travel and tourism courses, share industry experience to bring learning to life, assess learner progress, and help learners develop practical skills for careers in travel, tourism and aviation.

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience in travel and/or aviation.
• Experience in roles such as overseas representative, tour guide, cabin crew, cruise operations, tour operator sales representative, or airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to Level 3 travel and tourism courses.
• Share real-world industry experience to bring learning to life.
• Support learners to develop practical skills and confidence for careers in travel, tourism, and aviation.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities in the travel and tourism sector.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learning experience.

Skills

Industry experience

Communication skills

Teaching passion

Education

PGCE

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are seeking a Teacher of Travel and Aviation to join us at our Printworks campus!

Due to the continued growth of our learner numbers, and the expansion of the department, we are seeking a passionate travel and aviation professional to join our team. As our school continues to grow, we are looking for a full-time team member who can inspire and support the next generation of travel and aviation professionals.

We welcome applications from both qualified and non-qualified teachers. Full training and support will be provided as part of the role.

The School of Travel, Food and Drink is a leading provider of education and training for young people looking to build successful careers in the travel, tourism, and aviation industries. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, industry-relevant teaching that equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in this fast-paced and exciting sector.

Interviews will be taking on W/C 23rd November 2026.

What You Will Do

• Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to Level 3 travel and tourism courses.
• Share your real-world industry experience to bring learning to life.
• Support learners to develop practical skills and confidence for careers in travel, tourism, and aviation.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities in the travel and tourism sector.
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learning experience.

About You

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our team and help inspire the next generation of travel and aviation professionals. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong industry experience and is motivated to share their expertise with learners.

We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates Who Have

• Previous industry experience in travel and/or aviation.
• Experience working within a travel agency, tour operator, or in roles such as overseas representative, tour guide, cabin crew, cruise operations, tour operator sales representative, or airport operations (including both terminal and ground operations).
• Experience within the hospitality sector would also be welcomed.
• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.