Lecturer - Travel and Tourism

Position Details

Role: Lecturer – Travel and Tourism

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary and Benefits: £33,048 to £38,169 per annum, 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, teacher’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional development opportunities, access to college courses.

Hours and Weeks: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Contract Type: Permanent – Full time.

Right to Work: This is a UK‑based contract; you must have the right to work in the UK and we cannot offer sponsorship.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism to join our 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, and contribute 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.

Interviews will be held on 06 July 2026.

• Valuing Teamwork – One team working together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing each contribution.
• 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 learning from each other.
• Open and Caring – Caring about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, in a trusting environment where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Promoting educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

All applicants will be treated fairly and without discrimination. Successful candidates must hold an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Act and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions; further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Applicants who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Applicants must have a recognised, qualified teaching qualification; see the attached PGCE Cert Ed information if you do not hold one.