Foundation Year Lecturer — Innovative Teaching & Student Support

Jobtailor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced academic to teach and coach for Foundation Year programs. You will deliver 16 hours across four groups, provide academic support, and drive innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement and success.

The role requires a Master’s degree, HE teaching qualification (FHEA/SFHEA) or commitment to obtain within 12 months, and a strong CPD record. On-campus presence 3–4 days a week is expected, with flexibility for 5 days as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the teaching area.
• Recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level, or commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment.
• Evidence of CPD demonstrating commitment to enhancing knowledge and teaching capability.
• Experience teaching Foundation Year or academic skills.
• Understanding of challenges to student engagement in a university setting.
• Academic background in academic skills, assessment support, business/finance or related fields.
• Positive and empathetic approach to dealing with student issues.
• Interest in AI in education, enterprise, or innovation advantageous.
• Ability to work on campus 3-4 days per week, with possible 5-day attendance.
• Applicants must meet UK right-to-work requirements or be eligible for an alternative visa route.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 16 hours of teaching across four groups for Foundation Year courses.
• Deliver engaging lectures face-to-face and online for blended and distance-learning students.
• Act as a Personal Academic Coach supporting student engagement, progression, and academic success.
• Provide academic support through office hours, tutorials, one-to-ones, and group tutorials.
• Facilitate the campus cover rota.
• Lead modules and ensure the quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high-quality feedback.
• Lead or support new programme creation and refresh existing programmes to align with industry and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and student support.
• Drive innovation in teaching, student support, and assessment.
• Assist with online and campus-based student orientation weeks.
• Track students at risk of non-submission and support them through calls, online tutorials, and face-to-face assessment tutorials.
• Develop assessment and resit clinics.
• Create interactive videos, podcasts, and activities for the VLE and classroom.
• Support students with assessment reminders and scaffolded feedback sessions

Skills

Student engagement

Collaboration

Empathy

Positive approach

Education

Master's degree

Advance HE Fellowship / HE Teaching Qualification

Tools

VLE

Job description

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced academic to teach and coach for Foundation Year programs. You will deliver 16 hours across four groups, provide academic support, and drive innovative teaching practices to enhance student engagement and success.

The role requires a Master’s degree, HE teaching qualification (FHEA/SFHEA) or commitment to obtain within 12 months, and a strong CPD record. On-campus presence 3–4 days a week is expected, with flexibility for 5 days as needed.