Lecturer - Travel & Tourism

Role:
Lecturer – Travel and Tourism

Location:

Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 (pro Rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism to join our Travel, Tourism and Visitor Economy department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Deliver high‑quality teaching, assessment and verification across a range of programmes and levels, supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Delivery – Develop engaging schemes of work and learning materials, contributing proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching approaches.
• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, provide timely feedback and ensure compliance with awarding body standards and internal quality processes.
• Learner Support, Behaviour & Enrichment – Support students through guidance, behaviour management and enrichment activities, including employer engagement and work experience opportunities.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records, contribute to team and college activities, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD requirements.

• Qualifications & Travel & Tourism Expertise – Degree in Travel and Tourism or related subject with GCSE English and maths, supported by recent industry experience and up‑to‑date sector knowledge.
• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Proven experience delivering and assessing across Levels 1–3, adapting approaches to meet diverse learner needs and support high achievement.
• Assessment, Curriculum & Industry Knowledge – Experienced in marking across awarding bodies, with strong understanding of curriculum delivery, assessment standards and current industry developments.
• Communication, Organisation & Collaboration – Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to engage learners, meet deadlines and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and continuous development, with a flexible approach to working across sites and maintaining high professional standards.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: 17th August - subject to change.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote…