Business Lecturer

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

Job summary

An academic institution in London seeks qualified Business Studies lecturers to join the team. The role involves planning and delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate business modules. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree and a proven track record in teaching business subjects in the UK higher education sector. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, initially on a fixed-term contract until August 2026, with potential for extension. Teaching will be on-campus in London Docklands.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of teaching business-related subjects in the UK HE/FE sector.
• Experience in curriculum/module design and development.
• Ability to support students from non-traditional backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lectures and seminars for business modules.
• Provide academic support and feedback to students.
• Assist in curriculum development and staff training.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Digital skills proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant subject area

Tools

VLEs

Job description

Overview

We are looking for suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Business Studies lecturers to join the academic team at The Education Group London (TEG) to teach on a range of undergraduate business 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 & 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). 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 & 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 business modules: strong knowledge of subject area and proven track record of teaching business-related subjects (business studies, marketing, accounting & finance) in UK HE/FE sector at undergraduate level (min. Level 4 RQF / Level 7 SCQF)
• 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 & 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: Business subject 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)