Lecturer - Foundation Degree (Business and Innovation)

Arden University; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in the UK is seeking motivated Lecturers for its Foundation Degree programs in Business and Innovation. The role involves delivering lectures, providing academic support, and facilitating student engagement both on campus and online. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and a deep commitment to enhancing student outcomes through innovative teaching methodologies. Join in shaping the future of higher education through a hybrid working environment with flexible campus attendance.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Access to Perkbox benefits

Free study for Arden courses

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Business / Innovation and academic skills.
• Evidence of CPD to enhance teaching capability.
• Commitment to obtaining HE Teaching Qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lectures both face-to-face and online.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide feedback.
• Support students with their assessments and guidance.

Skills

Teaching Business / Innovation

Student Engagement

Empathy

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Recognised HE Teaching Qualification

Job description

Salary: £41,220 - £47,728 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader

Department: Foundation Degrees - Academic Persistence

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This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our Leeds campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements. Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non‑contractual benefit which could change at any point during your employment, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

Arden University has just launched its new Foundation Degrees (2 programmes) in September 2025, with an anticipated intake of approximately 400 students per intake across multiple campuses. These programmes are designed to provide a vocational and work‑based learning experience, tailored to meet the needs of widening participation (WP) and disadvantaged student groups. The Foundation Degrees aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, equipping students with practical skills and real‑world experience. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and employability, Arden’s approach supports learners from diverse backgrounds, offering flexible pathways into higher education and future careers.

The Department of Foundation Degrees is located in the Centre for Academic Persistence, a newly formed centre in 2024 which plays a pivotal role in guiding students through their first‑year journey. The Centre delivers a suite of strategic initiatives including Foundation Year programmes, CertHE support, ‘On Track’ progression and resit support, the Pass First Time academic skills programme, and university‑wide orientation events. Arden is passionate about helping students realise their potential, and this new offering reflects its commitment to inclusive education, student success, and social mobility.

About the Opportunity

We are currently looking for a team of Lecturers to join the Centre for Academic Persistence to support with the delivery of our Business and Innovation Foundation Degree on each campus. This will include 16 hours of teaching (4 groups), academic support including office hours and tutorials and facilitating the cover rota on campus. You will be expected to go to campus 3-4 days a week to suit the student timetable.

Responsibilities within our academic programmes include:

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face‑to‑face and online for our blended and distance learning students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high‑quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.
• Assist with student orientation weeks (online) and face‑to‑face on campus.
• Support students with their assessments including 1‑1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions.
• Assist students through providing reminders and tracking those who are at risk of non‑submission via phone calls, online 1‑1 tutorials and face‑to‑face assessment tutorials.
• Work closely to develop our assessment and resit clinics.
• Develop/create interactive videos, podcasts and activities that could be shared on our VLE and in‑class activities.

About You

We are looking for individuals who understand challenges to student engagement in a university setting and have experience of teaching Business / Innovation and academic skills in this subject‑area. You must be positive and empathetic to dealing with student issues, ensuring we further engage students with their studies and ensure positive student outcomes.

Essential Skills / Experience

• You must have a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the teaching area.
• You must have a recognised HE Teaching Qualification and /or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level or demonstrate commitment to gain this recognition within 12 months of appointment.
• Able to evidence CPD to show your commitment to enhancing your knowledge and teaching capability, including your practical teaching methods and techniques.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 28th January

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

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