Travel and Tourism Lecturer

FIND are a specialist staffing business servicing the Further Education & Apprenticeship markets across the UK. We are delighted to be representing an inspirational and well respected Cambridge based centre of learning to hire a Travel & Tourism Lecturer.

This exciting role will involve the delivery of the Travel and Tourism courses to a wide range of learners from Levels 1-5.

Our client has outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Their campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. Their investment in staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Main Purpose

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Providing tutorial support and guidance to learners.
• Contributing to marketing, recruitment, course development, and student progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
• Deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes and levels.
• Provide teaching and assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding body requirements to promote access to achievement.
• Provide and maintain teaching materials including handouts, assignments, booklists, assessment papers, online resources and upkeep of the VLE.
• Prepare electronic Schemes of Work and Schemes of Assessment.
• Undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of programmes in the faculty including up to date use of vital and EBS.
• Carry out moderation/assessment and verification in line with college and awarding body standards.
• Work with colleagues to integrate English and Maths into the vocational curriculum.
• Undertake tutorial responsibilities.
• Act as a course tutor and personal tutor with responsibility for supporting learners in achieving their targets.
• Track and review student progress and maintain student records using ProMonitor and other internal systems.
• Provide feedback on progress to the student, parents/guardians and employers.
• Arrange and support the work experience programme/employer engagement.
• Assist in the recruitment and admission of new students which may include evening, Saturday and summer periods.
• Attend promotional events to publicise College activities.
• Contribute to the compilation of publicity materials.

We are looking for candidates who...

• Have current industry knowledge in the business and travel sector.
• Be eager to contribute to all aspects of the department, from marketing and recruitment to course delivery and student progression.
• Hold a degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualifications/Industry experience.
• Possess a full teaching qualification and demonstrate relevant teaching experience.

Why join us?

• 42 days annual leave.
• Teachers Pension Scheme (28.68% Employer contribution).
• Discounted rates on Apple products.
• Free gym membership option and discounted classes.
• BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services.
• Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme.