MGL Business & Professional Development

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Benefits Platform

Health & wellbeing programme

Travel loan

Flexible working

Professional development

College facilities

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a highly qualified lecturer to teach MGL Business and Professional Development to 16–18-year-olds within the School of Business and Professional Services. You will contribute to live projects with local businesses and strengthen links with higher education partners.

The role requires a degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and extensive experience in business education.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 6 or equivalent in a related subject area.
• A recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• Recent experience teaching 16–18-year-olds in a further education setting.
• Professional qualification relevant to business disciplines.
• Excellent IT literacy and ability to use college IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons in Business qualifications up to Level 3 and T Level.
• Plan, prepare and assess learners in line with college policies.
• Track progress and attendance; provide constructive feedback.
• Engage with external partners and live projects with local businesses.
• Collaborate with Head of School to develop curriculum and improve standards.
• Participate in CPD and contribute to school enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

16–18 teaching experience

Business education knowledge

Curriculum planning

CPD / professional development

Excellent IT literacy

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy level 2

Education

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Job description

MGL Business & Professional Development

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Academic Studies

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £34,789 - £43,139 / year

Description

Job Title: MGL Business & Professional Development.

Department: Academic Studies

Salary: £34,789 – £43,139, Per annum

Job Type: Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week

The School of Business and Professional Services within The City of Liverpool College delivers a range of courses within the business sector ranging from level one to level 4. We are seeking a highly qualified individual who can teach Business qualifications including level 3 and T Level. The school is currently working with a number of established business leaders from across the city region who are delivering part of the curriculum through a number of live projects in collaboration with businesses all over Liverpool. You will have an integral role in the delivery of these projects and a collaborative approach to working is essential.

We have built strong links with local, regional and national Higher Education Institutions, and our students benefit from this. We are seeking a lecturer who can build on these links, and further strengthen our team by providing effective and stimulating opportunities for all students, through high quality teaching, learning and assessment.

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
3. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
4. To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process.
5. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy.
6. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued.
7. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
8. To set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies.
9. To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies.
10. To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences.
11. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play an appropriate part in their implementation.
12. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers.
13. To liaise with Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added.
14. To liaise with Head of School and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area.
15. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development.
16. To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events and open evenings.
17. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures.
18. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

1. Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in a related degree.
2. A recognised Teaching qualification.
3. Successful recent previous teaching experience with 16–18-year-olds.
4. Professional qualification relevant to the subject area.
5. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
6. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery.
7. Knowledge and understanding of Business provision.
8. Engaged in Continuing Professional Development.
9. Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
10. High level of communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable:

1. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.
2. Experience of resource-based learning.
3. Experience as a subject examiner.
4. Membership of a relevant professional body.
5. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning.
6. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers.
7. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Generous holiday allowance

60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day

Pension Scheme

You’ll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.

Employee Benefits Platform

As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.

Health and Wellbeing

As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.

You’ll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, asecure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.

You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.

Travel

We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.

Professional Development

We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.

College Benefits

Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.