Travel and Tourism Lecturer

This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform immediately on your appointment. These may change in the future in line with the strategic direction and development of the College. 

• To teach a range of units from Travel programmes (e.g.City & Guilds and NCFE levels 1-3) 
• To use industry knowledge and experience to bring lessons to life with real examples
• To develop and design appropriate learning materials for a variety of learners
• To act as Programme Tutor and provide support and guidance to students and staff, as necessary
• To prepare, mark, assess and record students work as necessary to meet Quality Assurance and self-assessment requirements within deadlines; this is outside classroom contact hours
• To implement appropriate College Quality Assurance procedures and carry out relevant recording and administrative tasks to meet deadlines
• To meet quality standards with particular reference to retention and achievement and be responsible for monitoring and reporting on continuous performance and improvement within the Level 1-3 provision
• Represent the course as appropriate at HE exam boards and similar events
• To seek ideas, consult with colleagues and introduce innovative ways to embed the accurate and consistent use of English and Mathematics’ skills within planned learning and classroom environment as appropriate
• Ensure maximum engagement by your students in English and Maths, resulting in English and Maths success rates of at least the national average
• To promote links with employers & external bodies and liaise effectively as required
• To participate in curriculum development and promotional aspects of the curriculum and Department
• To attend relevant Department/College team meetings in line with College requirements
• To function as an effective team member within the Department and across the College, as appropriate 
• To measure the success, retention, achievement and recruitment of your learners by different equality strands and put in place action plans to address any underperformance 
• To ensure that interaction with learners is inclusive, fosters good relations between different groups of people, pays attention to specific needs identified through assessment, and being mindful of cultural or gender differences
• To work closely with parents, guardians and outside support agencies in agreeing strategies that overcome barriers to participation or learning progression
• To participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake professional updating/staff development as required to meet the needs of the Department and College
• To complete initial mandatory training within an agreed timeframe
• To be fully conversant with the College’s Equality and Diversity aims and objectives; and take appropriate positive action in the promotion and delivery of Equality & Diversity targets
• To be fully conversant with and implement the College’s range of safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all students and staff 
• Any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested

The person we are hoping to appoint will meet all the following essential requirements and some or all of the desirable requirements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area
• Experience of working in Travel & Tourism job roles
• Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or working towards within the first 2 years of employment – this will be included within contract) 
• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
• Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the Department and College
• Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member
• Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure
• Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies
• Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the Department and College
• Computer literate 

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS 

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area
• Experience of course tutorship
• Experience of FE/HE programmes
• Ability to apply ILT techniques within teaching
• Knowledge of current initiatives in Aviation and Travel spheres 
• Experience of IV/IQA planning and assessment
• Assessor Awards

OUR BEHAVIOURS

Our behaviours are not meant to be exhaustive but serve to illustrate and bring to life the range of aspects that contribute to being an effective Craven colleague. We need everyone to bring them to life. 

COLLABORATIVE

WORK TOGETHER TO OFFER ALL LEARNERS AND CUSTOMERS EXCELLENT OUTCOMES, BUILD STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Connected - Work well with others
• Innovative - Creative and solutions-focussed, work inventively, generate new ideas
• Responsible - Takes ownership, completes work well and on time

ASPIRATIONAL

ABLE AND WILLING TO EVOLVE, ACHIEVE POTENTIAL, ADAPT TO CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS

• Curious - Inquisitive and interested
• Optimistic - Have a positive outlook
• Progressive - Determined to succeed

RESILIENT

CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ADVERSITY AND ABLE TO TRANSCEND DIFFICULTY THROUGH CAPABILITY AND COMPETENCE

• Adaptable – Flexible
• Enthusiastic - Can do attitude
• Pragmatic - Sensible and realistic

AUTHENTIC

HONEST AND OPEN IN ALL TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS, SELF AWARE, POSITIVE AND HELPFUL

• Positive mindset - Committed and determined
• Respectful - Inclusive and kind
• Socially intelligent - Self-aware and employable