Teacher - Travel, Aviation and Cabin Crew; Maternity Cover

About The Role

This is a fixed-term contract from August 2026 until July 2027. Leeds City College are recruiting for a Teacher of Travel, Aviation and Cabin Crew to join our team.

• 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.

• Annual Leave:
  Curriculum and Management 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Schemes – Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
• Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa, gym, and cycle to work schemes.
• Discounted travel via Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities.

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. Please be aware that 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. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, please review our EDI objectives.

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.