Lecturer in Travel & Tourism in East London

Salary:Unqualified Lecturer- £32,064.00 – £33,456.00 per annum. Qualified Lecturer – £35,731.00 – £45,741.00 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Package:Excellent employment benefits including generous annual leave, a public sector pension scheme and great opportunities for CPD, free breakfast and parking on site.

Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognized 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.

As the first college to receive Ofsteds kitemark for business collaboration, Newham College is celebrated for creating a clear route from study to employment. Partnering with the government and the Mayor of London, Newham College plays a key role in delivering critical skills initiatives like the London City Institute of Technology in Canning Town, the Mayoral Sector Skills Academies, and the Health Futures partnership with Barts NHS Trust in Stratford. With over £50 million in government and Mayoral funding, the college has developed state-of-the-art facilities for its students.

The Role:

We have a vacancy for a permanent full time Lecturer in travel and tourism within our Business and Travel and Tourism team. You will be involved in the delivery of a range of travel and tourism programmes.

Key responsibilities:

The travel and tourism team is popular with our students, with course development being at a crucial stage. We are a good department with good achievement rates. The team is firmly committed to reflective and innovative practice with excellent practice in e-learning. You will be working in a team of experienced and industry specialists who offer a range of full-time courses across Levels 2 to 3, with scope to develop this provision. Programmes currently include:

• NCFE- L2 Diploma in Travel & Tourism
• NCFE- Introductory Diploma in Travel & Tourism
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inspiring and informative lessons on various travel and tourism topics.
• Develop and prepare course materials that meet curriculum and awarding body requirements.
• Provide students with guidance and meaningful feedback to support their academic development and achievement.
• Attend standardisation meetings and provide internal verification for student work.
• Participate in moderation visits and prepare documentation as required.
• Maintain an interactive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Assess and evaluate student performance in line with course objectives and academic standards.

Experience:

• A relevant qualification in Travel and Tourism (Degree or equivalent)
• Experience within the Travel and Tourism sector is essential and ensures that the postholder will play a key role in developing learners key skills linked to Travel industry expectations.
• Previous experience teaching or delivering training in travel and tourism (teaching qualification preferred but not essential).
• A thorough understanding of the travel and tourism industry, including current trends and best practices, is crucial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate students to achieve their potential.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong passion for travel and tourism and a commitment to shaping the next generation of Travel professionals.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles. ? Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Experience in creating and delivering engaging lesson plans and SOWs
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Childrens Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College\’s policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

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 Colleges 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.

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

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham Colleges policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

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

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**