Lecturer in Travel and Tourism

Location: Central Campus, Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £25,615-£38,478

Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just under 6,000 students currently studying with us.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

• Excellent annual leave for Lecturers plus bank holiday allowance

• Competitive pension scheme

• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes

• Discounted gym membership

• Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

As the ‘Further Education College of the year 2019’, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Public Services to join us on a permanent basis, reporting into the Head of Section who oversees the Public Services department at the College.

As part of this role you will deliver specific programmes in line with the college’s aims and objectives for this area’s curriculum plan. You will work closely with management, colleagues and students to ensure success for both college and students. Your confidence and excellent communication skills will also ensure a great partnership with our stakeholders too.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with previous experience in Travel and Tourism to help shape the future of our department. Not only will you be leading tutorship on the course and sharing your experience and knowledge but you always be creating opportunities for students, including work experience. You will be motivated and have great interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, motivate and support mixed ability learners.

An academic background in Travel and Tourism would be fantastic, along with a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above). We will also consider someone who is willing to work towards obtaining this qualification and has experience of working in a Travel and Tourism role which would be relatable to the areas we teach. We are looking for individuals who can inspire our students with passion and enthusiasm.

To view the full job description, please click see the attached document or for further information, please contact the HR Lead for Recruitment: sophie.addington@sandwell.ac.uk

Closing date is the 30th September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.