HE Lecturer Law

University Centre Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate HE Lecturer in Law to inspire and educate students in a supportive environment. This role involves planning and delivering engaging curriculum for Access to HE Law and LLB (Hons) programs, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers in law and criminal justice. The institution prides itself on a commitment to lifelong learning, offering extensive professional development opportunities and a collaborative workplace culture. Join a team dedicated to fostering student success and making a meaningful impact in the field of higher education.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Excellent Pension Schemes

Memberships and Discounts

Discounted Travel

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Wellbeing Initiatives

Flexible Working Opportunities

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant teaching qualification or willing to obtain one.
• Recent teaching experience in relevant subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum for Access to HE Law and LLB (Hons).
• Assess and maintain knowledge of the subject area.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Assessment Techniques

Knowledge of Law

Adaptability in Teaching

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant Degree in Law

Job description

About the Role

The role of HE Lecturer - Law here at University Centre (UC) Leeds is to plan, deliver and assess essential curriculum to our students across Access to HE Law and our LLB (Hons) Degree.

The curriculum offered at UC Leeds is vocationally focused and diverse in nature. The institution holds Degree Awarding Powers. We currently have over 1300 students studying across the range of courses we offer.

We offer a comprehensive LLB (Hons) Law degree, validated by The Open University, designed to prepare students for various legal and criminal justice careers

Law professionals with a relevant degree are encouraged to apply, even if they do not currently hold a teaching qualification. There may be a funded opportunity available to support you in gaining the required qualification. If you’re interested in exploring this route, please get in touch at [e-mail], as the salary may vary accordingly.

Please apply as soon as possible as we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence.

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or a willing to undertake this and complete within 2 years
• Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff)
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements