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With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated teacher to join the highly successful Travel and Tourism Department. The post is available from 1 January 2027 on a permanent, part-time (57.14%). For this academic year the days of work will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The post would equally suit an experienced or Early Careers Teacher (ECT). For ECTs, a full programme of training and development will be provided.

All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College. This post provides an exciting opportunity for those wishing to specialise in sixth form education. Candidates who have little, or no experience teaching BTEC Travel and Tourism are still encouraged to apply, as the Department are able to support those wishing to make the transition to sixth form teaching.

The Department is housed in the Business Centre with classrooms that are fully equipped with data projectors and whiteboards.

The Department teaches in a collaborative style, with all staff contributing to central teaching resources. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Event Management, Tourism Management and Hospitality Management, as well as jobs in the travel and tourism industry.

The Department consists of four other teachers, who work closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials.

The Department consists of two other teachers, who work closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials.

The Department offers BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Travel & Tourism.

The salary for this post is up to £30,416.76 per annum (FTE £53,232).

The contact time for a full-time teacher is 21 hours per week (20 hours teaching and 1 hour Tutor). ECTs receive a 5% or 10% reduction on their timetable depending on whether they are a first or second year ECT.

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.