Are you passionate about the Travel and Tourism industry? Do you want to inspire the next generation of travel professionals, cabin crew, and tourism managers?
Peterborough College is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Travel & Tourism to join our faculty on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently working in the travel, tourism or hospitality industry who would like to combine their professional career with teaching. With just 7.5 hours per week, the role offers flexibility to work alongside existing commitments while helping learners develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the industry.
The Role
In this position, you will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and support to students across a range of Travel & Tourism programmes from Level 1 up to Level 3.
With a small commitment of 7.5 hours per week, this role is perfect for someone looking to balance teaching with industry work or other commitments.
Key Responsibilities as a Travel lecturer:
* Inspire & Teach: Deliver engaging lessons aligned with Professional Teaching Standards across Levels 1 to 4.
* Support Student Journeys: Set SMART targets, monitor progress, and provide constructive, timely feedback to motivate learners.
* Course Development: Collaboratively design and review course materials, schemes of work, and innovative learning resources.
* Industry & Quality Assurance: Help coordinate work experience placements, liaise with employers, and undertake internal verification duties.
* Functional Skills: Embed essential English, maths, and digital skills (ILT) within the curriculum to boost employability.
* College Community: Participate in open evenings, student recruitment, student trips, and team meetings.
Essential Criteria for out Travel Lecturer:
* Industry Expertise: Comprehensive, recent experience working within the Travel or Tourism industry.
* Subject Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the subject specialism to teach up to Level 4.
* Teaching & Assessing Qualifications: A Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, or DET) or willing to work towards one
* Subject Qualification: Minimum Level 3/4, HND, Degree, or professional industry qualification in a relevant subject.
* Core Skills: Minimum Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy, excellent IT skills, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and equality.
Does this sound like the next step for, apply now!
Why work for IEG?
* Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
* Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.