Teacher - Travel, Aviation and Cabin Crew; Part Time

About The Role

Leeds City College is seeking a Teacher of Travel, Aviation, and Cabin Crew to join our School of Travel, Food and Drink, based at our historic Printworks campus. This role is part time, 14.8 hours per week, requiring one evening per week until 19:00pm.

The School of Travel, Food and Drink is a leading provider of education and training for young people looking to build successful careers in the travel, tourism and aviation industries. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, industry‑relevant teaching that equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in this fast‑paced and exciting sector.

We currently deliver courses from Level 1 to Level 3, working closely with employers to ensure our programmes reflect real industry needs.

• Deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to Level 3 travel, aviation and cabin crew courses
• Share your real‑world industry experience to bring learning to life
• Support learners to develop practical skills and confidence for careers in travel, tourism and aviation
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback
• Inspire and motivate young people to explore opportunities in the travel and tourism sector
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring content reflects current industry standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners to enhance the learning experience

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join our team and help inspire the next generation of travel and aviation professionals. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong industry experience and is motivated to share their expertise with learners.

• Previous industry experience in both travel and aviation
• Former cabin crew experience (essential)
• Experience working within a travel agency and/or tour operator
• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring and developing young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

You do not need to hold a current teaching qualification – full training and support will be provided by the college once in post.

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.

Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.

Family friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect and equity.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.