Travel & Tourism Lecturer

hireful; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking a Travel and Tourism Lecturer for 18.5 hours per week. This role involves teaching a variety of courses related to travel and aviation, assessing learner progress, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a degree or professional qualifications, combined with strong industry experience. The college offers generous benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Employee recognition schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience in travel and tourism gained with aviation and cabin crew.
• Teaching qualifications or willingness to pursue them with support.
• Experience of working professionally within the travel and tourism field.

Responsibilities

• Teach on a programme of appropriate courses.
• Assess, review and record learner progress.
• Maintain course and learner records.
• Embed employment skills into the curriculum courses.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

IT skills

Education

Degree/HND or relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

Travel and Tourism Lecturer – 18.5 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Wed). Employed for 52 weeks per year – up to £39,714.22 (BRK36) FTE depending on qualifications and experience. Option to gain teaching qualifications.

Our client is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. They are an inclusive centre for lifelong earning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers. If you\'re passionate about education and want to make a difference, they\'d love to hear from you.

The Travel and Tourism Lecturer will be based on site in Weybridge and will be working as part of a team, to deliver a range of high-quality courses and providing qualification and progression opportunities for all learners, within the curriculum area.

About the role

As Travel and Tourism Lecturer you will have the enthusiasm and drive to deliver a variety of courses for learners in travel and aviation, including cabin crew. Your role will include:

• Teach on a programme of appropriate courses
• Assess, review and record learner progress
• Maintain course and learner records
• To embed employment skills into the curriculum courses

To fulfil the role of Travel and Tourism Lecturer you will have

• Degree/HND or relevant professional qualifications & strong industry experience - gained with aviation and cabin crew.
• Experience of working professionally within the travel and tourism field
• Teaching qualifications – or be prepared to work towards this with their support
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be skilled in the use of IT

What they offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of their students

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Our client is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; they do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee have no authority to enter an arrangement. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with their organisation will be on their PSL.

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