Location
Isleworth, West London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£34,073 per annum

About the Role
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful further and higher education colleges in London, with vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham featuring some of the best facilities in the country. We have a strong reputation for providing excellent support to our diverse student population and fostering a culture of continuous professional development for staff, encouraging progression into more senior roles.

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. Our campuses offer state-of-the-art facilities, good public transport links, and free staff parking.

West Thames College is a values-based and highly inclusive institution serving a vibrant and diverse community. We offer courses ranging from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeships, and Traineeships to meet the skills needs of students aged 14 and above.

We are committed to safeguarding our students and maintain a strong focus on their safety. We practice safe staff recruitment and ensure the suitability of all 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 for teaching specific courses. This post qualifies for eligibility. For the 2025 to 2026 academic year, the payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000, paid as a lump sum. To claim, you must be within the first five years of your FE teaching career, having started your first FE teaching role at a post-16 provider in England during or after the 2021 to 2022 academic year.

Experience
Experience teaching travel and aviation courses or related subjects is desirable. Candidates should be committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting student success.

About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to a vibrant and diverse college community
- Committed to continuous professional development and collaborative working
- Able to support curriculum development and quality improvement initiatives
- Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualifications and/or professional experience in travel and aviation or related fields are required. Further details are outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.