We’re on the lookout for an inspirational, high-energy Travel, Tourism & Aviation Lecturer to join our dynamic Service Industries department and help shape the future of the next generation of industry professionals.
In this fast-paced and exciting role, you’ll deliver engaging, industry-relevant teaching across our Travel, Tourism & Aviation programmes, primarily at Levels 1–3. You’ll bring the world of global travel to life in the classroom — inspiring students with your expertise while preparing them for real careers in one of the world’s most vibrant sectors.
Working alongside passionate colleagues and supportive managers, you’ll have the opportunity to share your industry insight, ignite ambition in your students, and drive excellence across the department. As both a Course Lead and Personal Tutor, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding learners to achieve their full potential — supporting their progress, encouraging outstanding attendance, and helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
You’ll also be a key contributor to the department’s continued success by shaping curriculum development, collaborating in team meetings, and helping to plan and review innovative learning activities that keep our provision fresh, relevant, and exciting.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll represent the department at open evenings, parents’ evenings, and other college events, helping to showcase the incredible opportunities available within Travel, Tourism & Aviation.
Thanks to growing student demand, we’re offering flexible opportunities with both full-time and part-time roles available. Standard working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm, giving you the chance to thrive in a structured yet energetic college environment.
If you’re passionate about the travel industry and ready to inspire the next generation of aviation and tourism professionals, this is your chance to make a real impact.
The successful candidate must have:
- Travel & Tourism, and/or Aviation qualifications at minimum Level 3 or above
- Previous FE relevant teaching experience is desirable
- Travel & Tourism or Aviation industry experience
- Knowledge of current developments in the FE/Adult curriculum is desirable
- A teach qualification is highly desirable but not essential
If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.
Closing Date: Monday 30th March 2026
*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.
Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.
Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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