Lecturer - Travel and Tourism

Location:

Kettering

Salary: £33,048 – £38,169 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)

Hours:

37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract:

Permanent – Full Time

Salary/Benefits: 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, professional development opportunities. (

Note:

salary and annual leave entitlement are for a Qualified Lecturer.)

Right to Work:
This is a UK based contract. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Lecturer in Travel and Tourism in the Travel, Tourism and Visitor Economy department at The Bedford College Group.

• 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.

• Valuing Teamwork – One team, working together, achieving great things and valuing each other's contributions.
• Improving Continuously – Challenging ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – Putting students first in all decision‑making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from one another.
• Open and Caring – Caring about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building trust and supportive environments.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Promoting educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.