Section Manager – Travel and Tourism, CLARUS Education

Section Manager – Travel and Tourism

We are seeking to appoint a Section Manager for Travel and Tourism based at our Uxbridge Campus, who would be responsible for planning, implementing and delivering courses. You will develop provision, teach on a range of programmes and line‑manage a team of teaching staff.

You should be qualified in a relevant subject area and possess a full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector, together with at least 2 years recent teaching experience in Travel and Tourism. You should also have some curriculum management/coordination and team leadership experience, including supporting and developing Lecturers with their teaching practice, and have the ability to manage and motivate your team.

BACKGROUND

The purpose of the post is to ensure the recruitment, retention and achievement of students within the post holder’s area of responsibility, to deputise for the Head of School and to manage the curriculum and staffing arrangements for mainstream, Work Based Learning and commercial courses. All staff must be committed to inclusive learning and ensuring that they take on the very best practice to meet individual learner needs including the promotion of equal opportunities.

This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the College.

MAIN SCOPE OF THE POST

Full‑time courses currently offered by the section include: NCFE Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 and the Pearson BTEC HNC and HND – International Travel & Tourism Management. For the next academic year, courses will include Levels 1‑3 NCFE, Travel and Tourism Aviation and Cabin Crew, as well as BTEC Level 3 Aviation.

Maths and English at GCSE and Functional Skill levels are also delivered for full‑time students where necessary, which forms the full‑time student study programme.

Qualifications:

• A degree/appropriate qualification in a relevant subject area
• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. DET, PGCE)
• Clean driving licence and willingness to undertake minibus driving training

Knowledge and

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years successful teaching experience in Travel & Tourism
• Experience of delivering BTEC and NCFE programmes
• Team leadership/supervisory experience
• Curriculum management/coordination experience
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Understanding of Quality Assurance
• Experience of working in a relevant vocational industry

Other

Skills:

• The ability to enthuse and inspire learners
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good classroom practice and ability to maintain high standards of teaching and learning
• Good IT skills and evidence of use of IT within the curriculum
• Tutoring experience
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity, submit your detailed CV to Clarus Education for consideration. We will be contacting shortlisted candidates within 48 hours of an application.