Classifications


  • Location:
    Birmingham / London / Manchester
  • Appointment Type:
    Permanent
  • Job Type:
    Academic
  • Full Time/Part Time:
    Full-Time
  • Hours:
    40
  • Salary:
    £40,000 - £45,000
  • Ref No:
    SSS/SL-BM/25
  • Posted on:
    2025-01-07 15:06:35
Senior Business Management Lecturer

Job Description


Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience.

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world class education. Taught programmes, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have successfully completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population is over 3000.

Our core values are very important because

1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.
2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.
3. We foster excellence, innovation and creativity.
4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality and the breaking down of barriers to success.
5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students and our partners.



Purpose:

Scholars School System is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to support the provision of the Health and Social Care curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a strong emphasis on teaching, learning and related activities to support student academic experience.

The role involves collaborating with colleagues to ensure the School meets its strategic objectives and targets, contributing to the development of high-quality teaching provision, and supporting the continuous improvement of student outcomes.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities


With oversight from the Programme/Deputy/Year Lead, manage all aspects of student academic journey, including maintaining accurate student records and overall student progression.

Transform, extend and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship, academic practice and professional standards and quality assurance benchmarks in enhancing teaching and learning, including module leadership and associated activities

Must achieve 90% student attendance, 90% pass rates, 90% student retention.

Must engage in minimum of 20 hours of teaching per week

Organise teaching and learning cover during staff absences to maintain educational standards

To contribute through module and / or course leadership to maintain quality and achieve academic excellence

Contribute proactively towards achieving the Office for Students (OfS) B3 condition metrics relating to:

Co-ordinate site-based teaching and learning, ensuring effective resource allocation and consistency

To contribute to the assessment process, for students including marking and moderation of work individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures

Contribute to the design and development of innovative, inclusive and inspiring resources including e-learning

To act as a personal academic tutor where required in supporting individual learner progress

To ensure that all teaching, learning and assessment activities meets the requirements of SSS quality assurance processes and external quality standards

Promote innovation and excellence in student education maximising the benefits of digital and other resources to support learning, with a focus on student partnership.

Work with professional services staff and attend meetings as requested to enhance the student journey

Carry out academic administrative duties and participate in relevant committees as required

Ensure that teaching is informed by contemporary research, scholarship, knowledge exchange, professional practice and develop the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and thinking.

Where appropriate, undertake research, scholarship, knowledge transfer and dissemination through publication

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role; participate in appropriate training activities

Play an integral role in the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion where and students are valued and have a sense of belonging




Requirements


Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a Higher Education setting within the United Kingdom Education preferably universities and private institutes

Must have a Master’s Degree in a Business-related subject,

PHD/EDD is desirable

Must have higher education teaching qualification PGCE/AFHEA/FHEA

Relevant and current professional registration

Previous experience of module leadership and associated activities

Ability to think creatively and with vision and the willingness to suggest and try new and creative approaches to problems.

A commitment to creating an environment for students to thrive, that is inclusive, promotes equality and supports diversity.

Ability to provide and respond to constructive feedback, monitoring and addressing performance, and building trust and teamwork.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to express ideas clearly both verbal and written.

Proficiency in using virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle, Canvas), digital tools, and blended learning methodologies

Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods, marking criteria, and feedback strategies that support student learning

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to varied audiences




Salary and Benefits

Salary range is £40,000 to £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.

Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period.

Workplace pension scheme.

Reward and recognition programme.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.

Complimentary lunch provided on working days.

A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement

Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice


Job Type

Basic hours are 9am to 6pm on site

This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.

Full-time, Permanent

Academic Partnerships & Affiliations

We take pride in being members of professional institutions and are dedicated to working hard for the betterment of our students.