Lecturer in Travel & Tourism Job at Wakefield Full Time NEW

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Wakefield College

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Travel & Tourism to join our Business, Leisure & Tourism team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a brilliant student experience for learners across a range of Travel and Tourism courses with a focus on developing learners ready for their next steps and in turn achievement of their qualifications.

As a Lecturer in Travel & Tourism, you will teach across a range of courses across our provision and, as part of a team of specialists, contribute to the development and organisation of the curriculum.

We are seeking a experienced individual with enthusiasm for teaching and learning. The successful applicant will be professional with high standards and fully committed to ensuring our students achieve their full potential, helping them along their learner journey.

As a Lecturer in Travel & Tourism, you should:

• Hold a degree in Travel & Tourism or another related subject and/or relevant industry experience
• Hold GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 in Maths and English or level 2 equivalent as a minimum
• Hold a PGCE or other recognised full teaching qualification
• Experience of working with 16–18 year olds, ideally in a teaching capacity
• Experience as a teacher/lecturer in Travel and Tourism or a similar qualification

See what we have to offer and come and join us…

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days annual leave pro rata + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Good Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets, and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Direct applicants only, no agency CVs

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to pre-employment vetting in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, this includes an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Sight of evidence of all essential qualifications as outlined in the Person Specification must also be provided.

All posts within the Group are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This means that applicants are not entitled to withhold information about any convictions that are not “Protected” which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the act.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post.  Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk )

We are proud to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, for our successful implementation of FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement). We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

For more information about the role and requirements, please click apply. You’ll be directed to the job on our careers website where you can download the job description in full.