Academic and Digital Skills Lecturer

The Education Group (London) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking experienced Academic/Digital Skills lecturers to join their team. The role involves delivering engaging teaching sessions on academic skills at the undergraduate level, providing academic support, and developing inclusive learning materials. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and a proven track record in UK higher education. This position offers an hourly rate of £40 for teaching hours in a vibrant Docklands setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Proven track record of teaching academic skills in UK higher education.
• Strong proficiency in IT/digital skills and use of e-resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions.
• Provide timely academic support, feedback, and marking.
• Create a supportive learning environment for diverse students.

Skills

Teaching academic skills in UK HE/FE sector

Proficiency in IT/digital skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Overview

We are looking for suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Academic/Digital Skills lecturers to join the academic team at The Education Group London (TEG) to teach on a range of undergraduate academic skills modules at the London campus of our partner university in the Docklands area of East London (East India DLR).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, student-centric teaching and learning sessions (lectures, seminars, workshops, etc.) across a range of academic skills, digital/computer skills and business-related modules at undergraduate level (Level 4 RQF / Level 7 SCQF). Please note that this role involves face-to-face teaching on campus in London Docklands, not remote/online teaching.
• Provide timely academic support, feedback, marking and associated admin in relation to student assessment, including personalised support for student assessment resubmissions
• Provide a highly supportive learning environment and create a positive and inclusive educational experience for all students, many of whom are from non-traditional pathways and/or for whom English may not be their first language
• Assist current staff in curriculum/module development through the design and creation of inclusive teaching and learning materials
• Participate in staff training and development, academic standardisation and QA activities
• Where suitably qualified, invigilate and assess applicants to the University’s undergraduate programmes in the on-campus English-language screening process

Person Specification

Essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area
• For applicants interested in teaching the academic/digital skills modules: proven track record of teaching academic skills in UK HE/FE sector (e.g. academic/study skills, EAP, pre-sessional, or similar courses); experience of teaching or providing student support in digital/computer skills, particularly in relation to use of MS Office applications
• Strong proficiency in IT/digital skills, particularly in relation to use of e-resources and VLEs
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

Desirable

• Relevant teaching qualification at Level 4 (RQF), or above
• Experience of teaching and supporting students from non-traditional pathways
• Experience of teaching/supporting students in relation to employability and career development
• Experience of curriculum/module design and development, including creating/developing engaging teaching and learning and assessment materials

About the Company

The Education Group London was formed by like-minded professionals who have over 25 years’ extensive experience in all aspects of UK higher education. The Education Group works as a service partner of the University of the West of Scotland in support of the University’s London Campus. This partnership includes marketing and student admissions-related activities, development and management of agents, and academic delivery of several pre-sessional English, foundation and undergraduate programmes.

Details

• Contract type: Initially, fixed term to August 2026 (with potential to extend or move to a permanent contract)
• Hourly rate: £40 per teaching contact hour, inclusive of formative and summative assessment marking activities / £35 per hour for non-teaching activities
• Location: London Docklands (East India DLR)

Application Process

• Please click the apply button (above) to submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. In your application, you should specify which of the following subject areas you are interested in teaching:

• Academic skills / Digital skills modules

• Please provide details of your availability in terms of potential starting date, as well as an indication of the maximum number of hours per week (Mon-Fri) you would be able to work

The application process will involve an initial online interview, followed by a face-to-face interview on campus in London Docklands (East India DLR)