Location: Central Campus, Sandwell, West Bromwich

Working Hours: 37

Salary: £29,127 – £44,060 per annum (Qualified Lecturer)

Sandwell College is a fantastic leading organisation. We are a large, successful, richly diverse and growing college based on the outskirts of Birmingham. We have achieved significant success over recent years and we have further, big ambitions for the future with just over 7,000 students currently studying with us.

We offer competitive pay and excellent rewards including:

• Excellent annual leave for Lecturers (50 days plus bank holiday allowance and Christmas shutdown)
• Competitive pension scheme, TP – employer pension contributions = 23.68 %
• A variety of health and wellbeing programmes including staff wellbeing days at impressive off-campus facilities
• Discounted gym membership
• Progressive career development and training with regular ‘Appreciation Days’

We are looking for 2 inspiring Lecturers in Travel, Aviation and Hospitality to join our Travel, Aviation and Hospitality department based at our main site in West Bromwich on a full-time basis until the end of the academic year 24/25.  

As part of this role you will deliver a range of Travel, Aviation and Hospitality units with the ability to be flexible in teaching Level1 – 3 in line with the college’s aims and objectives for this area’s curriculum plan. You will work closely with management, colleagues and students to ensure success for both college and students. Your confidence and excellent communication skills will also ensure a great partnership with our stakeholders too.

This is a great opportunity for individuals with previous experience in the Travel and Hospitality sector to help shape the future of our department. We are a growing department with a motivated, hardworking and welcoming team. Not only will you be leading tutorship on the course and sharing your experience and knowledge but you will be creating opportunities for students, including work experience. You will be motivated and have great interpersonal skills and an ability to engage, motivate and support mixed ability learners. You will also engage in residentials and enrichment trips (including oversees) as part of your role.

An academic background in Travel or Aviation would be fantastic, along with a recognised teaching qualification, (L5 or above). We are looking for individuals who can inspire our students with passion and enthusiasm.

To view the full job description, please click see the attached document or for further information, please contact the HR department: [email protected]  

Closing date is 22 April 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews will take place in April/May 2024. 

Sandwell College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications form all.