Study Skills Lecturer - Leeds

GBS; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 46.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

33 days annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Discounts & EAP

Zusammenfassung

GBS in Leeds is recruiting an academic to teach and develop higher education programmes in partnership with universities. The role is on-site, full-time, permanent, 40 hours per week, with a salary of £51,000 per year.

You will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions, assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support student success. You will contribute to programme design and delivery, participate in events and reviews, and stay current with best practice and digital learning

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in relevant subject area
• Demonstrable experience teaching in UK higher education
• Experience of widening access environments
• Experience supervising student work and providing feedback
• Willingness to lead a literacy development area
• High level of digital literacy and communication skills
• Attention to detail and thorough student records

Aufgaben

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to help students develop and sharpen their academic skills
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring learning outcomes are met
• Provide meaningful feedback and academic guidance
• Contribute to design, development, delivery, review, and enhancement of programmes
• Participate in events such as programme reviews and outreach activities
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and technologies
• Support and disseminate new knowledge in your field or HE practice

Kenntnisse

Teaching in UK HE

Widening access experience

Digital literacy

Feedback and guidance

Student records

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD desirable

DELTA/CELTA

PGCAP / HEA/ Fellowship

Tools

Digital resources development

Course design

Curriculum development

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Academic - as part of our partnerships with either University of Suffolk (UoS), Bath Spa University (BSU), Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) or Pearson

Location: Leeds (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000 per annum

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

Our Vision: Changing lives through education

Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to help students develop and sharpen their academic skills
• Design assessments and assess student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Provide meaningful feedback and academic guidance, considering each student's needs
• Contribute to the design, development, delivery, review, and enhancement of programmes of study within the Faculty and across GBS
• Participate in internal and external events, such as programme reviews, open days, outreach activities, and partner visits
• Keep up to date with best practice in learning and teaching and technologies that enhance the learning experience
• Support and engage in the creation, application, and/or dissemination of new knowledge in your field of study and/or in higher education practice

About You

You are someone who believes deeply in education's power to transform lives. You are looking to inspire and guide students to success, while taking your own experience to the next level in a rapidly evolving environment.

Essential Skills And Experience

• A Master's degree in relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• Demonstrable experience of teaching in UK higher education in a relevant discipline
• Experience of, and a passion for working in widening access environments
• Experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• Willingness to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills (quantitative or qualitative), project and dissertation support or peer-assisted learning
• A high level of digital literacy and communication skills
• Attention to detail, accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records.

Desirable Skills And Experience

• DELTA/CELTA qualification
• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)

What We Offer

• Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days) and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
• Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application
• Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
• Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance: Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more
• Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme

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.