Kingston College
Sessional Lecturer – Geography, Travel & Tourism
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Sessional Lecturer in Geography
The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer with expertise in Geography to lead the delivery of A-level Geography. In addition, there may be opportunities to teach on a variety of vocational programmes across the curriculum area, including BTEC and NCFE qualifications at Levels 1, 2, and 3, such as Travel & Tourism, Hospitality, Aviation, and Cabin Crew, depending on the successful candidate's experience.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Responsibilities
The courses are predominantly coursework based, and therefore, we seek an innovative practitioner to design engaging coursework assignments that inspire learners. Following our agreed schemes of work, assessment schedules, and student monitoring procedures are an essential component of this work. Undertake assessment, internal quality assurance, and standardisation activities in line with awarding body requirements and support external quality assurance processes as required.
Requirements
- Hold a degree or professional qualification in Geography, Travel & Tourism, Tourism Management, Aviation Management, or a closely related discipline
- Hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards)
- Have energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject and education
- Have excellent teaching skills and substantial relevant teaching experience on A-level, BTEC, and/or NCFE programmes with links to the industry, relevant external agencies, and validating bodies with an awareness of academic quality standards
- Have high personal standards and expectations and the ability to support, motivate, and empathize with learners, including monitoring their progress
- Have good planning, preparation, organizational, and administrative skills, with good attention to detail
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Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Subsidized sports facilities
- Professional development and training
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff
About the Employer
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Application Deadline
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 17th August 2026.
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