Lecturer in Psychology - Leeds

Global Banking School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education provider seeks a full-time Lecturer in Psychology to join their Leeds campus. The role involves designing and delivering teaching sessions, assessing student work, and providing academic support. Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification in Psychology and experience in UK higher education. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme with NEST

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing centre and discounts platform

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Psychology or relevant research experience.
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
• Passion for education and supporting learners face to face.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and improve course materials.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of supervising student work

Excellent IT skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Psychology

Teaching qualification (PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department:Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)

Location: Leeds(On-Site)

Type of Contract:Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision:Changing lives through education.

What we do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with BSU, we offera wide range of modern courses across business, construction, computing, project management, psychology and counselling.BSU students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. 96.1% of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.

GBS is now further diversifying its portfolio to include undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in psychology and counselling and working to secure accreditation with professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). With over 35,000 students, GBS continues to grow and evolve, aiming to transform lives through education.

Please note:

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Start date for this role will be no earlier than August 2025.

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions as required by the Faculty.
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students.
• Develop, update, and continuously improve course materials.
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and ensure that your teaching reflects best practice and embeds technologies that enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS.
• Attend meetings as required by the role
• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues within and external to GBS.
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits.
• Undertake a reflective programme of staff development which includes teaching observations, directed study, workshop participation and experiential learning.
• Support and engage in the creation, application and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice.
• Engage with the GBS performance management programme, meeting a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, progression and satisfaction.
• Act as a Module Leader or undertake other administrative/management duties, commensurate with the level of the appointment, and as determined by the Dean or Deputy Dean.

Please note:

• We operate a fully on-site working model
• We are looking for full-time, permanent and hourly paid Lecturers.

About you:

• An appropriate postgraduate qualification in Psychology and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology
• Experience of teaching in UK higher education.
• A passion for education as a transformative activity.
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supporting learners face to face.
• Demonstrable professional conduct in all interactions with staff and students.
• Excellent IT skills and competence with the Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Excel

Nice to have:

• A Doctoral level qualification in Psychology and/ or a demonstrable track record in research or other scholarly activity of relevance to Psychology and/or demonstrable success at an equivalent level professionally.
• Industry experience in the field of Psychology.
• Teaching qualification: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice or FHEA etc

What we offer:

• 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 with NEST
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to GBS discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

— John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed

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