Lecturer in Foundation Year - Law

Arden University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Aviva pension plan

BUPA Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Perkbox benefits

Study Arden courses for free

Golden Ticket

Other benefits

Job summary

Arden University is hiring a Lecturer for the Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology in Birmingham. The role focuses on delivering teaching, academic support and student success activities, with about 16 teaching hours per week and attendance on campus 3–4 days weekly, plus some home working.

Candidates should hold an undergraduate law degree (LLB or equivalent) and be committed to widening participation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential for teaching and student support.
• Ability to design engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Strong commitment to widening participation and student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching across Foundation Year modules, both face-to-face and online.
• Provide high-quality academic support through tutorials, office hours and one-to-one guidance.
• Act as a module leader where required, ensuring quality and consistency of learning materials.

Skills

Excellent communication

Student engagement

Inclusive teaching

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Education

Undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader

School: Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology

This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our Birmingham 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 changes at any point during your employment, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

Unfortunately we cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this role.

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, by leading the thoughtful integration of AI into teaching and learning and equipping our students to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

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 School of Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology

This School plays a vital role in helping students take their first steps into higher education, building the confidence, knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed on their chosen degree programme.

Our Foundation Year programmes prepare students for progression onto a wide range of undergraduate courses across the Social Sciences and STEM disciplines, including Law, Criminology, Psychology and Computing. Through engaging and inclusive teaching, students develop essential skills in academic writing, research, critical thinking, communication and analysis, providing a strong foundation for success at university and beyond.

You’ll join a passionate and supportive academic community committed to widening participation, student success and transforming lives through education. We pride ourselves on creating opportunities for students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, helping them realise their potential and thrive in higher education.

It’s an exciting time to join Arden as we continue to grow our Foundation Year provision and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including the opportunities presented by AI in education.

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About the Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to play a key role in supporting students at the start of their higher education journey, helping them develop the academic confidence, critical thinking and legal awareness needed to progress successfully onto undergraduate study.

We are looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and a genuine commitment to widening participation and student success. Whether your background is in higher education teaching, legal practice, or learner support, you’ll be passionate about helping students from diverse backgrounds realise their potential and achieve their academic goals.

The role combines teaching, academic support and student success activities, with a particular focus on developing students’ academic skills, confidence and readiness for degree-level study.

The position includes approximately 16 hours of teaching per week (across four student groups), alongside tutorials, assessment support, office hours and wider student engagement activities. You will be expected to attend campus 3-4 days per week, in line with teaching timetables and student needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and student-centred teaching both face-to-face and online across Foundation Year modules.

• Create supportive learning environments that encourage participation, confidence and academic development.

• Provide high-quality academic support through tutorials, office hours and one-to-one guidance.

• Act as a module leader where required, ensuring the quality, consistency and continuous improvement of learning materials and schemes of work.

• Design, deliver and assess authentic assessments, providing timely, constructive and developmental feedback.

• Support students in developing core academic skills, including critical thinking, research, analysis, academic writing and independent learning.

• Identify and proactively support students who may be at risk of disengagement or non-submission through targeted interventions and follow-up activities.

• Deliver assessment support sessions, tutorials, assessment clinics and resit support workshops.

• Contribute to curriculum enhancement and the ongoing development of innovative teaching, learning and assessment practices.

• Develop engaging digital learning resources, including interactive activities, videos, podcasts and online learning materials.

• Support student induction, orientation and welcome activities, both online and on campus.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the School to enhance student engagement, retention and progression.

• Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting students throughout their academic journey and helping them achieve their full potential.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping students build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in higher education and progress onto undergraduate Law programmes and beyond.

About You:

You understand the challenges that can impact student engagement and success in higher education and are passionate about helping students develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to thrive. You’ll be a supportive and student-focused educator who can create an inclusive learning environment and engage learners from a wide range of backgrounds.

We are looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and demonstrable experience of teaching Law at an appropriate level. Experience of teaching Foundation Year, academic skills or first-year undergraduate students would be advantageous.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).

• Experience teaching Law within Higher Education, Further Education or a professional learning environment.

• A recognised Higher Education teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA/SFHEA), or a willingness to achieve this within 12 months of appointment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.

• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and a commitment to enhancing teaching practice.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Law or a related discipline.

• Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) qualification or other relevant professional legal qualification.

• Experience teaching Foundation Year, Access to HE or academic skills provision.

• An interest in AI in education, innovative pedagogies and student success initiatives.

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%

• BUPA Cash Plan

• 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: 8th November

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 if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, 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 to 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.