Lecturer - Accounting (Based in China)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £2,000

On-site apartment accommodation

Paid visa

55 days annual leave

Job summary

The College seeks a Lecturer in Accounting to join its international delivery team in Chengdu, China. This full-time permanent role focuses on delivering engaging accounting teaching to prepare students for higher education and professional careers.

You will contribute to curriculum development, support students to achieve strong outcomes, and collaborate with colleagues across campuses. Some travel to other international centres may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or closely related subject.
• Teaching experience or ability to deliver engaging learning in higher education.
• Passion for supporting students to reach their potential.
• Ability to adapt teaching to an international learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in accounting.
• Contribute to ongoing development of accounting curriculum.
• Support students to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress.
• Deliver across international delivery centres, mainly Chengdu.

Skills

Accounting degree

Teaching experience

International teaching

Student development

Education

Degree in Accounting or related subject

Job description

Job details

Job role

• Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Accounting

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours a week 29 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£40447 - £46964

Additional allowances

Golden Hello payment of £2,000 upon appointment of the successful candidate and a one-off payment of £2,000 upon successful completion of probationary period.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire the next generation of accounting professionals in China

We are seeking a talented and motivated Lecturer in Accounting to join our international delivery team in Chengdu, China.

This is a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching within an established international partnership, helping students develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for successful careers in accounting and finance.

You will play a key role in delivering an engaging and innovative curriculum, supporting students to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to higher education or professional careers. Alongside teaching, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the accounting curriculum to ensure it remains aligned with industry expectations and regional needs.

While the role will be primarily based in Chengdu, there may also be opportunities to contribute to delivery at other international centres.

Teaching takes place over two semesters: September to November and March to May, each for 12 weeks, totalling 24 weeks annually.

Our international programmes are an important part of the College's long‑term ambition to expand global education partnerships and deliver exceptional learning experiences for students around the world.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Accounting or a closely related subject
• Teaching experience, or the ability to deliver engaging learning in further or higher education
• A passion for supporting students to achieve their potential
• The ability to adapt teaching approaches to an international learning environment

Due to current immigration regulations in China, applicants must be under 60 years of age.

What the college offers its staff

This international opportunity includes a generous package to support your time overseas:

• Competitive earnings up to £53,409 (pro rata) plus accommodation and expenses.
• Earnings include:
  • Salary up to £42,509 (pro rata) including LAT Excellence Pay Point
  • £6,900 overseas uplift (pro rata)
  • £4,000 Golden Hello (£2,000 on appointment and £2,000 after successful completion of probation)
• On-site apartment accommodation
• Up to £320 per week expenses
• Paid visa
• Fully funded mobilisation and demobilisation flights, with airport transfers in China
• 55 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Opportunity to achieve a LAT Excellence Pay Point (currently £42,509) subject to eligibility

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.