Location
Isleworth, West London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£34,073 per annum

About the Role
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London, with vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham featuring some of the best facilities in the country. We have a reputation for providing excellent support to our diverse student population and fostering a culture of continuous professional development for staff, encouraging progression into new and more senior roles.
Facilities across our campuses are state-of-the-art, with good public transport links and free staff parking. As a values-based and highly inclusive college, we serve a vibrant and diverse area and contribute positively to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship, and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of students aged 14 and upwards.
The purpose of this post is to teach on a variety of travel and aviation courses within the programme area and to support the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager in developing further travel and aviation courses.
West Thames College is committed to safeguarding students and practices safe staff recruitment, ensuring the suitability of staff and volunteers working with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Eligible further education (FE) teachers may claim a targeted retention incentive payment ranging from £2,000 to £6,000 for teaching specific courses, payable as a lump sum. To qualify, you must be within the first five years of your FE teaching career, having started your first FE teaching role at a post-16 education provider in England during or after the 2021 to 2022 academic year.

Experience
Experience teaching travel and aviation courses or related subjects in a further education setting is desirable. Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance is advantageous.

About you
You are passionate about travel and aviation education, enthusiastic about supporting diverse learners, and committed to continuous professional development. You are a team player who can contribute positively to the curriculum team and college community.

Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualifications and subject expertise in travel and aviation or related fields are required. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students is essential.