Lecturer in Psychology

Gbs Uk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leeds seeks Lecturers for their BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme. The role requires planning, delivering and assessing student work, developing course materials, and engaging in professional development. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree, have UK higher education lecturing experience, and possess excellent communication and team-working skills. The position is full-time, offering benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for courses

Flexible benefits schemes

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.
• Have previous UK higher education lecturing experience.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Have experience supervising student work.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work to meet outcomes.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Stay updated with field developments.
• Work towards defined objectives for student progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant subject area

PhD desirable

Job description

About the Role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme in partnership with Oxford Brookes University (OBU). The role is based in Leeds and requires flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess student work to ensure all learning outcomes are met.
• Develop, update and improve course materials as appropriate.
• Use a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials.
• Actively engage in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field and student support practices.
• Work towards clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and progression.

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable).
• Have previous UK higher education lecturing experience in the wider subject area.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Track accurate reporting and maintain thorough, organised student records.
• Be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Be able to work with diverse groups of people.

Desirable

• Hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commit to enrol on a teaching programme during probation and complete within three years) or fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent).
• Have experience designing/developing academic or professional education programmes or equivalent.

Benefits

• ~25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• ~1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme, and more.
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing support, etc.

Position Details

Location: Leeds – on site.

Salary: £51,000 per year.

Contract: Full‑time, permanent (40 hours per week). Sponsorship is not offered.