Lecturer in Business and Tourism

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE – Maternity Cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,583 – 41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 1 FTE – Maternity Cover
• Commencing November 2026
• Salary: £29,583 – 41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Eastern Education Group is seeking a Lecturer to join our Business and Tourism department. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching across a range of Business and Tourism programmes, primarily at Level2, Level3and T Level Business & Administration.

Key responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons, assessing student work, and contributing to curriculum development and enrichment activities. The successful candidate will also play an active role in supporting student progression and achievement.

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent professional qualification in Business, Tourism, or a closely related subject. Strong IT skills, effective time management, and good organisational abilities are essential. A recognised teaching qualification is desirable; however, we welcome applications from candidates who are willing to work towards one. Experience in academic planning or administration is advantageous.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and contribute to the development of learners pursuing careers in the Business and Tourism sectors.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access o various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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