Travel & Tourism Lecturer

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

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking a qualified Travel and Tourism Lecturer to deliver various courses in travel and aviation. This position, working 18.5 hours per week, involves teaching, assessing learner progress, and embedding employability skills in the curriculum. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications and have strong industry experience. A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development awaits the successful candidate.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension options

Free on-site parking

Employee recognition schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience in aviation and cabin crew.
• Experience working within the travel and tourism field.
• Prepared to work towards teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses for learners in travel and aviation.
• Assess and record learner progress.
• Maintain course and learner records.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Skilled in the use of IT

Education

Degree/HND or relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Job Advert

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

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, 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, we'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
• 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 our support
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and be skilled in the use of IT

What we 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 our students

Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We 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. Brooklands Technical College 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; we 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 at Brooklands Technical College have no authority to enter an arrangement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we 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 Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL.