Lecturer in Travel and Tourism

Part-time - 26hrs pw

Salary £21,502-£28,938

Package

• 39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
• Up to 4 days additional time off during the winter closure period
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and discount schemes
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

Please apply by 3/11/26

Join Bournemouth & Poole College as a Lecturer in Travel & Tourism and help shape the next generation of industry professionals.

This is a part-time, permanent position working 26 hours per week at our Bournemouth campus.

In return, you will receive a competitive annual salary of £21,502-£28,938 (£30,600-£41,182 FTE) depending on experience.

The Role

Working within our modern Compass Building, you'll deliver inspiring learning experiences and share your passion for the travel and tourism sector with students preparing for their future careers.

What You'll Be Doing

Delivering engaging and high-quality Travel & Tourism lessons you will be supporting students to reach their full potential while monitoring their progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ambitious, inclusive and consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables students to make substantial progress and achieve highly positive outcomes
• Deliver expertly sequenced learning that supports students to build, retain and confidently apply knowledge, skills and professional behaviours over time
• Act as an Academic Tutor where required, providing high-quality academic and pastoral support to promote student progress, wellbeing, confidence, independence and successful progression
• Build positive, aspirational and inclusive relationships with students, creating an environment where all learners feel respected, supported and able to thrive
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain high standards of teaching practice, pedagogical expertise, subject knowledge, industry relevance, and vocational currency, including participation in appraisal, professional review, lesson visits, coaching and quality improvement activities
• Contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, innovation and high expectations by actively engaging in team meetings, curriculum development, cross-college initiatives and wider organisational activities

Full details of the role are detailed on the attached Job Description & Person Specification

About You

• GCSE Grade 9-4 (previously A-C) in English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Degree, professional qualification or substantial industry experience
• Recognised Teaching Qualification at Level 5 or above or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe
• Experienced in supporting students with varying abilities
• Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding in an educational setting

Working at Bournemouth and Poole College

More than just a job.

At Bournemouth & Poole College, we are passionate about turning potential into professionals. We are the largest college in the area and a vital engine for the local economy, educating over 9,000 learners and partnering with over 1,000 employers to bridge the gap between local talent and real futures.

A proud culture

We Know That If We Want Our Students To Succeed, We Have To Start By Looking After Our People. We Work Hard To Create An Environment Where You Feel Trusted And Valued Rather Than Just Employed. In Our 2025 Inspection, Ofsted Observed

"They have developed an inclusive culture where staff feel empowered to make a positive difference to students and apprentices. Leaders and managers have improved staff morale; staff are proud to work at the college."

A place to grow and belong.

We are committed to a workplace that is genuinely inclusive, where everyone is inspired to contribute and succeed. You will find a vibrant, rewarding environment that celebrate ambition and success in equal measures. To get a better feel for life at the College and explore our full range of benefits, visit our Work With Us page.

Armed Forces Covenant

As proud Armed Forces Covenant signatories, we value the skills and experience veterans, reservists and military families, and encourage them to consider a career with us.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share in this commitment. The successful will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.

We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.