Main Grade Lecturer - Aviation and Travel (Full Time and Part Time)

Key Responsibilities

• Outstanding teaching:  Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching, learning and assessment across Aviation and Travel programmes from Level 1 to Level 6, using digital and ILT strategies to increase learner participation, confidence and independent learning.
• Learner success:  Enable diverse learners aged 16 and above to achieve strong pass rates and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher education, developing real-world aviation and travel industry skills along the way.
• Pastoral support:  Act as a personal tutor, supporting the highest levels of attendance and actively improving retention, motivation and progression through targeted support, coaching and intervention, including engagement with parents where appropriate.
• Industry partnerships:  Work with external aviation partners and agencies to enrich learning, keep your own knowledge current and open up pathways and experiences for learners that go beyond the classroom.
• Employer engagement:  Support employer engagement and enrichment activities that raise aspirations and create access to aviation and travel careers learners may not previously have considered.
• Team contribution:  Play an active role in a collaborative, evolving department, working flexibly across aviation, travel and business areas as required and contributing to the team's continued strong performance.
• CPD and growth:  Commit to your own professional development, working with employers and external agencies to keep your subject knowledge current and your teaching industry-relevant.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Level 3 or above qualification in Aviation, Business, Travel, Tourism or a related subject area
• Experience in the aviation or travel sector, a teaching setting, or both
• Experience working collaboratively within teams
• Strong IT skills and excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• A professional, approachable manner and commitment to learner outcomes
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Teaching experience at any level
• Knowledge of current trends and changes within the aviation or travel sector
• Existing links with aviation partners, airlines, airports or industry agencies
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to manage data and make informed, data-driven decisions

Benefits