Lecturer - Law

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College seeks a Higher Education Lecturer in Law to deliver and assess the curriculum for Access to HE Law and LLB (Hons) courses. Candidates must hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification or be willing to obtain one, alongside relevant legal qualifications. This role involves planning, assessing, and enriching student learning experiences in a supportive educational environment, backed by robust employee benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g., Cert Ed, PGCE) or willing to undertake it.
• Recent teaching experience in Law or related subjects.
• Experience using varied teaching styles for enhanced learner progression.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging curriculum for Access to HE Law and LLB degree.
• Assess student learning and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and develop resources.

Skills

Knowledge of current teaching practices

Ability to adapt curriculum delivery

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification or equivalent

Relevant degree in Law

Job description

About The Role

The role of HE Lecturer - Law here at University Centre (UC) Leeds is to plan, deliver and assess essential curriculum to our students across Access to HE Law and our LLB (Hons) Degree.

The curriculum offered at UC Leeds is vocationally focused and diverse in nature. The institution holds Degree Awarding Powers. We currently have over 1300 students studying across the range of courses we offer.

We offer a comprehensive LLB (Hons) Law degree, validated by The Open University, designed to prepare students for various legal and criminal justice careers.

Please apply as soon as possible as we are interviewing suitable candidates as and when we receive applications, therefore the role may close before the advertised closing date.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.
• Adapt curriculum delivery methods to maximise their effectiveness, including through the use of technology.
• Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence.
  
  

About You

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or a willing to undertake this and complete within 2 years
• Relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Recent teaching delivery in relevant subject areas (PGCE teaching placements/experience would also qualify here) which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Knowledge of current teaching practices and experience of utilising a range of teaching practices to enhance learner journey and progression.
  
  

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.