Course Team Leader – Travel and Tourism

Course Team Leader – Travel and Tourism

Uxbridge

Part time and Permanent

£32,438 - £38,351

28.8 hours per week

This role is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Lecturer seeking the next step in their career. We are seeking a full time Course Team Leader for Travel and Tourism to join our successful and friendly team.

You will co-ordinate and support the development and delivery of the curriculum and also teach across a range of programmes. Courses offered currently include NCFE Level 1, 2 and 3 and BTEC HNC and HND in International Travel & Tourism Management.

• Minimum Level 3 qualification or a degree in a relevant subject area
• Level 5 teaching qualification that is recognised within the Further Education sector, or be willing to achieve this with support of the College
• Successful teaching experience in Travel & Tourism
• Experience of working in the travel and tourism industry
• Some experience in curriculum planning and development
• Some experience in leading or supervising other people

• To ensure recruitment, retention and achievement of students within the post holder’s area of responsibility.
• To provide leadership to a curriculum staff team.
• To teach across a range of programmes and to be responsible to the Section Manager and Head of School for the efficient and effective management of the course team, including:
• the organisation and development of the curriculum, including enrichment activities (employer engagement, trips, guest speakers)
• making the best use of the team resources including staffing and consumables
• gaining maximum funding through high levels of enrolment, retention and achievement
• liaising with appropriate College staff and external bodies

• A degree or minimum Level 3 qualification in the relevant subject area
• Minimum full Level 5 level teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector (e.g. PGCE for FE or Secondary, DET) or willing to work towards a teaching qualification, supported by the college
• Maths and English at GCSE Grade C / 4 or equivalent, or willing to achieve

• Successful teaching experience in Travel and Tourism
• Some curriculum co-ordination/development experience
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Up to date knowledge of relevant subject area
• Experience of working in the travel industry
• The ability to supervise/lead a team
• Experience of working in the travel and tourism industry

• The ability to enthuse and inspire students
• Good classroom practice
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Good interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Experience of using IT and e-learning within the curriculum
• Valid passport and willingness and ability to participate in future UK and overseas student trips (overseas trips are not currently offered, but may be offered in future)

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.