Travel & Tourism Lecturer Skipton, England
Job description
Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. We are a Good College (Ofsted 2018) and offer full-time courses for 16-18 year olds, outstanding apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.
We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.
Skipton has good transport links and is easily accessible from Burnley 19 miles, Bradford 18 miles, Keighley 10 miles and Harrogate 22 miles.
We are currently seeking to employ an inspirational and motivated Travel & Tourism Lecturer, to teach a range of units from Travel programmes (e.g.City & Guilds and NCFE levels 1-3,) using industry knowledge and experience to bring lessons to life with real examples.
The ideal candidate will be able to represent the course as appropriate at HE exam boards and similar events. They should be willing 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 and participate in curriculum development and promotional aspects of the curriculum and Department.
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
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website.
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for futures roles as appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,565.00-£33,529.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Skipton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: A643
