The Role
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Lecturer in Business and Tourism. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching and inspire students to succeed in the dynamic sectors of business and tourism, with a particular focus on our Level 1 and Level 2 provision.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a key member of the team, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the development and delivery of outstanding learning experiences for students. Specific duties will include:
* Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Business and Tourism.
* Supporting curriculum design and aligning content with current industry standards and practices.
* Monitoring and supporting student recruitment, progress, achievement, and progression.
* Engaging in recruitment activities including interviews, open events, and initial advice and guidance (IAG).
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in subject areas and in face-to-face and digital pedagogies.
* Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement within the department.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, we are passionate about education and developing skilled professionals. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to shape students’ futures while advancing your own career. We provide ongoing professional development, a supportive environment, and access to excellent teaching resources.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so if this role excites you, submit your application as soon as possible!
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified
* Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
* Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
* Competitive pension scheme:
o Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
o Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
* Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
* Agile working opportunities
* Enhanced Family friendly policies
* Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
o Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
o Occupational Health
o FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
o FREE eye tests
o Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
o FREE healthy breakfast
o Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
o Health and beauty salon
o Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
* Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
* FREE car parking
* Car lease scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here
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