Lecturer in Travel & Tourism

Lecturer in Travel & Tourism (Variable Hours)

Location:

Salisbury

Salary:
Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about travel and tourism and keen to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? Are you an experienced tourism professional looking for flexible teaching opportunities, or an established lecturer seeking a role around your other commitments?

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help students develop the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills they need to progress into careers across the travel and tourism industry or further study.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Further Education (FE), travel agencies, tour operations, airlines, airports, visitor attractions, hospitality, events, cruise operations, or related sectors. If you're passionate about travel and want to share your industry expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:

This is a Variable Hours position, with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

What We Offer

💷 Salary:

Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

🕰️ Contract Type:
Variable Hours (Currently up to 6 hours on Thursdays)
Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and student recruitment.

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Free On-Site Gyms

• Lifestyle Discounts

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Professional Development and CPD Opportunities

• Additional perks including discounted meals and local attraction offers

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to inspire future travel and tourism professionals.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess students studying Travel & Tourism programmes

• Deliver engaging lessons covering travel, tourism, destinations, customer service, and industry operations

• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies that support learner achievement

• Bring industry knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom

• Support enrichment activities, educational visits, competitions, and employer engagement

• Keep learning current with industry trends, sustainability, technology, and destination developments

• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and professional practice

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

A level 3 qualification or higher in Travel & Tourism, Tourism Management, Events, or a related subject

Relevant industry or teaching experience

Good knowledge of the travel and tourism sector and current industry developments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A passion for helping learners develop and achieve their career ambitions

Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced industry professionals looking to move into education

✨ Why Become a Lecturer?

Flexibility to balance teaching with industry or personal commitments

The opportunity to inspire future travel and tourism professionals

A rewarding role without the commitment of full-time hours

A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development

The chance to share your expertise and make a lasting difference to students

Turn your travel and tourism experience into inspiration for tomorrow's industry professionals.

✈️ Inspire the next generation of travel and tourism professionals

If you're ready for a flexible, rewarding, and inspiring new opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the…