Department Team Leader - Travel and Tourism

We are seeking an inspiring and driven Department Team Leader to lead our dynamic Travel and Tourism department. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher and assessor to shape the future of our learners while driving curriculum excellence. You will bring robust, proven leadership skills to effectively manage staff, support high-quality teaching, and ensure outstanding learner outcomes. With a passion for the travel and tourism sector, you'll lead by example and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking college environment, we want to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey campus to join our Service and Retail Industries Department as a Department Team Leader (Travel and Tourism) on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information: Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners’ lives.

Who are TMC? The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consists of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits:

• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities: Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience: To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Recognised teaching qualification
• Qualified to deliver curriculum, internally verify and moderate qualifications and awards
• Qualified teacher/assessor status with robust and proven leadership skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent)
• Desirable Degree Level Qualification or relevant industrial experience or professional qualification
• Knowledge and successful experience of internal and external qualification procedures
• Detailed knowledge and experience of current curriculum, funding internal and external priorities
• Experience of teaching up to and including Level 3
• Proven ability to manage and lead a group/team to bring about improvements
• Experience of using IT systems to manage performance and bring about improvement
• Experience of building successful employer/external relationships
• Demonstrable record of achievement against targets and deadlines
• Excellent Data handling and analysis skills
• Good IT skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to lead and work effectively in cross college teams and establish positive relationships and bring about improvements
• Be registered with the relevant professional body applicable to the role
• Experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Be committed to the Colleges Policies relating to Equality and Diversity
• Demonstrable record of working flexibly and using own initiative

Levelling Up Payment: Check to see if you are eligible to receive a Government Levelling up payment once you have made your application.

Safeguarding: The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement: At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.