Senior Lecturer in Legal Services (FE)

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham seeks a proactive Senior Lecturer in Legal Services to lead the development of innovative FE programs. This position involves managing engaging learning activities, ensuring high-quality teaching, and liaising with employers. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, teaching qualification, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary, generous benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education teaching, particularly in Legal Services.
• Proven ability to develop innovative curriculum.
• Understanding of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and development of the Legal Services curriculum.
• Manage and deliver engaging learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Curriculum design

Effective communication

Teaching expertise

Employability skills integration

Education

Relevant higher education degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Legal Services (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £44,746 - £56,535 per annum - AC3

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

We are excited to be launching a brand-new Legal Services curriculum at the University - and we are looking for a proactive Senior Lecturer to lead the way.

This new role provides a unique opportunity to shape and design innovative Further Education programmes that respond directly to sector demand and prepare learners for successful legal careers. You will lead on the planning and development of high-quality, inspiring and inclusive teaching and learning that embeds real-world employability skills.

You will manage and deliver engaging learning activities across a range of levels, contribute to curriculum design and quality assurance, and take responsibility for student experience from induction through to progression.

As part of the leadership role, you will help ensure programme performance, foster strong links with employers and professional bodies, and mentor colleagues through professional development.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 4 January 2026

Interview Dates - TBC

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Legal Services Lecturer, Law Lecturer, may also be considered for this role.