Lecturer in Travel & Tourism (Further Education)

About the role

University College Birmingham is seeking a Lecturer in Travel and Tourism for its Further Education provision. You will deliver Level 2 and Level 3 courses in dedicated classrooms and an aviation suite, giving students practical, industry‑aligned experience.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess Travel and Tourism curricula for Level 2 and Level 3 learners.
• Utilise the aviation suite and industry‑standard facilities to provide hands‑on training.
• Maintain up‑to‑date teaching materials that reflect current industry practices.
• Contribute to departmental development and quality assurance activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience teaching or training in a busy travel and tourism environment.
• Strong ability to motivate and manage learners of diverse ages and abilities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities within a commercial setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda.

Required skills

What we offer

• Annual leave: 38 days plus 12 bank holidays and concessionary days.
• Generous Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.6% employer contribution.
• Subsidised private healthcare (Aviva) and digital GP service.
• Employee Assistance Programme covering counselling, financial wellbeing and bereavement support.
• Professional development, including support for teaching qualification.
• Hybrid working, on‑site gym, heavily‑subsidised car parking and salary‑sacrifice schemes.