Full job description Job Title: Lecturer in Travel and Tourism
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
The University is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
The University is currently looking for a skilled Travel and Tourism Lecturer. You will be teaching Level 2 and level 3 in our classrooms and aviation suite, where our students are able to gain hands-on experience and learn all the skills that will introduce them to the Travel and Tourism industry.
Our industry standard facilities will allow you to enhance and teach your wide knowledge of skills and expertise and enable you to teach learners the most recent and current practices replicated in the industry.
Essential requirements for this role include:
*Experience of teaching or training students or employees within a high level, busy, travel and tourism setting
*Exceptional skills and knowledge
*An ability to train, manage and motivate students of all ages and abilities
*High levels of organisational and administrative skills in a busy commercial setting
So, if you are looking to contribute to the next generation of professionals, this is the perfect role for you.
The University is committed to providing professional development opportunities and will support the completion of a recognised teaching qualification, if not already held.
Benefits:
*Generous allocation of annual leave *38 days’ paid leave per year
*12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

*Teachers’ Pension Scheme *Employer Contributions -28.6%

*Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
*Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
*Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
*Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
*A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle
*Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
*Hybrid working opportunities
*Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education
Closing Date - 28th June 2026
Interview Date - Expected to be 9th and 10th July 2026
The University is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be emailed a link to the role on our Careers site, where you need to complete our application form in order to be considered.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Travel and Tourism Lecturer, Aviation Tutor, Tourism Management Lecturer, FE Lecturer, Vocational Teacher, Travel Industry Trainer, Cabin Crew Instructor, Tourism Education, HE/FE Tutor, Academic Lecturer, Travel & Tourism Assessor, Student Mentor, Vocational Education, Curriculum Delivery, Aviation Suite Instructor will also be considered for this role.