Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Travel and Tourism in York

Hours: part-time variable

Hourly rate: £25.25 (unqualified) or £26.38 (qualified) inclusive of holiday pay. Plus, membership of Teachers' Pension Scheme. The base hourly rate is £16.29 (unqualified) / £17.02 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £25.25 (unqualified) / £26.38 (qualified) per hour.

About the role

Due to increased demand in the subject area, York College has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Tutor to join our team to teach across Travel & Tourism programmes at Level 2 and 3. The Hospitality & Tourism curriculum area currently offers NCFE Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC Foundation and Extended Diploma courses in Travel and Tourism and runs an exciting domestic tourism-based enrichment programme. The successful candidate would join an enthusiastic and highly effective team to deliver these courses and continue the success of the subject area.

About the Person

To undertake this role applicants should have a degree, HNC or professional qualification in a Travel, Tourism, Aviation or Business-related subject. Experience of working in the travel, tourism or aviation sector is essential and therefore the role would suit someone with industrial experience who is looking for a new opportunity to pass on their skills. Previous teaching or training experience would be preferred but not essential.

If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more than one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be a fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of college staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG). As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.