Job details
Job title: Travel and Tourism Teacher
Job reference: REQ011653
Date posted: 08/09/2025
Application closing date: 10/10/2025
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,307.50 - £44,451 per annum
Package: Competitive Benefits plus Teachers Pension
Contractual hours: 35
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Teaching and Assessment
Overview
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of travel and tourism professionals? We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Travel and Tourism Teacher to join our dynamic team. With your industry expertise and teaching skills, you will deliver engaging lessons that bring the subject to life. You’ll support learners in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in this exciting sector. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience (or a willingness to train) and a strong background in travel and tourism.
We have an exciting opportunity at our Wythenshawe campus to join our Service and Retail Industries Department as a Travel and Tourism Teacher on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.
Site information
Our Wythenshawe campus is a welcoming and community-focused site, offering modern facilities and a supportive learning environment. Specialising in areas such as health and social care, childhood studies, and supported learning, the campus is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. With strong local partnerships and a passionate team, Wythenshawe is a place where staff can make a real difference and be part of something truly rewarding.
Who are The Manchester College?
The Manchester College is the largest Further Education college in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16–19 year 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 College offers are 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
Start your teaching journey with us!
We welcome applications from aspiring teachers who are passionate about sharing their industry skills. At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post 16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work. The starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £28,300.00 – £30,307.50*. It’s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you’ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you’ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.
*Note: Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances.*
Levelling Up Payment
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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:
* Certificate of education or PGCE.
* Current and valid industry specialism.
* Assessor qualifications (if required by Awarding Organisation).
* Minimum Level 3 occupational qualification.
* English and maths minimum level 2 Grace C or grade 4 and above.
* Significant experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning.
* Proven track record of high-quality teaching in delivering subject specialism or current valid industry specialism.
* Working as a team.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Meet delivery targets and plans.
* Accurate and timely reports and records.
* Positive contribution to planning processes.
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
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.
The closing date for this job advert is 10/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
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