About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking a Teacher of Travel, Aviation, and Cabin Crew to join our School of Travel, Food and Drink, based at our historic Printworks campus.
This role is part time, 14.8 hours per week and will require working one evening per week until 19:00pm.
The School of Travel, Food and Drink is a leading provider of education and training for young people looking to build successful careers in the travel, tourism, and aviation industries. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, industry-relevant teaching that equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in this fast-paced and exciting sector.
We currently deliver courses from Level 1 to Level 3, working closely with employers to ensure our programmes reflect real industry needs.
What You Will Do
1. Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to Level 3 travel, aviation and cabin crew courses
2. Share your real-world industry experience to bring learning to life
3. Support learners to develop practical skills and confidence for careers in travel, tourism, and aviation
4. Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback
5. Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities in the travel and tourism sector
6. Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry standards
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learning experience
About You
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our team and help inspire the next generation of travel and aviation professionals. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong industry experience and is motivated to share their expertise with learners.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
8. Previous industry experience in both travel and aviation
9. Former cabin crew experience (essential)
10. Experience working within a travel agency and/or tour operator
11. A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing young people
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
You do not need to hold a current teaching qualification - full training and support will be provided by the college once in post.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.