Are you a travel and tourism professional looking for a new challenge? Do you want a role where you can motivate and inspire the next generation of travel and tourism professionals? Are you looking for a role with a great work/life balance? Then this could be the role for you.
JOB TITLE: LECTURER TRAVEL AND TOURISM
LOCATION: KING’S LYNN
HOURS: 30 PER WEEK
SALARY: £25,868 - £32,621 PER ANNUM (£31,904-£40,233 FTE)
AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
This is a rare opportunity to join our well-established and supportive hospitality, travel and tourism team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.
We offer a wide-range of courses at our Kings Lynn campus including air cabin crew, T Levels, and level 1 to 3 courses in travel and tourism. Our onsite facilities create a bespoke experience for learners to train in our very own aircraft cabin and galley or host events and role plays in our on site restaurant alongside our team of industry specialists.
It is essential that you hold a relevant level 3 qualification and have up to date industry or teaching experience. Don’t have a teaching qualification? Don’t worry, we will support you to achieve this through our teacher development programme where you’ll be supported to obtain these qualifications at your own pace and under the expert guidance of our Learning practice.
We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.
Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.
We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Hospitality, Travel and Tourism team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength. We offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight knit and supportive teams.
BENEFITS
We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (current employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.
Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.
For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Samantha Hall on [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of all applications: Thursday, 3 September 2026 (midnight)
Interviews are provisionally planned for Friday 11 September 2026 at our King's Lynn campus.
Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.
We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.
Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.
CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.
Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk).
CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.
No agencies please
Previous applicants need not apply
