Visiting Lecturer – Modern Languages (Spanish, French and German)

The University of Law; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Job summary

The University of Law invites experienced modern language teachers to join its Visiting Lecturers pool, delivering pre-planned language lessons using existing materials. You will assess student work, provide feedback, and support learners across CEFR levels in both online and on-site settings.

Reporting to the Head of Modern Languages, you will work flexibly across campuses, with opportunities to contribute to assessments in May and June 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering language lessons to HE students across CEFR levels.
• Ability to assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Comfort teaching online and in-person using pre-planned materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned language lessons using existing teaching materials and plans.
• Assess student work and provide feedback.
• Support students across CEFR levels and respond to queries.
• Teach online and in-person sessions as required.
• Collaborate with Modern Languages team and adapt teaching approaches as needed.

Skills

Proficiency at C1 level

Language teaching experience

Online and in-person teaching

IT literacy for teaching/academicadmin

Assessment and feedback

Education

Qualified teaching qualification or HE teaching experience

Tools

LMS experience

Job description

We are keen to hear from experienced modern language teachers as we expand our bank of Visiting Lecturers to support our language provision at The University of Law.

As a Visiting Lecturer, you will deliver pre-planned language lessons using existing teaching materials and lesson plans, supporting students to develop their language skills across the relevant levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will also assess student work, provide constructive feedback and respond to student queries.

These are hourly paid opportunities offered on a worker contract, at a rate of £71.39 per hour. Reporting to the Head of Modern Languages, you will work as part of our Modern Languages team, with support available regardless of your location or mode of teaching.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced language teachers looking for flexible work alongside other professional or personal commitments, with the opportunity to share their expertise and support students within a higher education environment.

Current Teaching Requirements

• Manchester: Spanish – beginner and advanced levels
• Online: Spanish – beginner level
• Birmingham: French – beginner level
• London (Bloomsbury): German – beginner level

Please indicate your relevant language expertise and preferred teaching location or delivery method when applying.

Teaching period and availability

We are looking for Visiting Lecturers who can support teaching from 1 February to the end of May 2027, with additional assessment and marking responsibilities during May and June 2027.

If you are shortlisted, we will discuss the full teaching timetable and assessment requirements with you, including the expected hours and scheduling of sessions, to help establish availability and suitability for the opportunity.

As a Visiting Lecturer, You Will

• Deliver pre-planned language lessons using the University's existing teaching materials and lesson plans.
• Teach and support students in developing their language skills across the relevant levels of the CEFR.
• Mark in-course assignments and final assessments, providing constructive and individual feedback on student performance.
• Respond to student queries and support students throughout their learning.
• Work collaboratively with the Modern Languages team, seeking advice and guidance where appropriate.
• Adapt your teaching approach to meet the different needs of students and support effective learning in both online and in-person settings.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who Are/have

• An experienced modern language teaching professional with enthusiasm for teaching in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency at C1 level or above in the relevant language(s).
• A recognised teaching qualification or equivalent teaching experience in higher education.
• Confident, articulate teaching skills and the ability to engage and support students effectively.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.
• Punctuality and effective time management.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Confidence in using IT systems to support teaching, assessment and academic administration.

Regardless of campus location, you will be part of a supportive Modern Languages team and like-minded professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and positive outcomes for our students.

Rate of pay: £71.39 per hour.

Please access the full Job Description here: Visiting Lecturer Languages Job Description

For further information and an informal chat about our roles and working at The University of Law, please contact [e-mail].

Our Approach

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

We are also committed to providing adjustments for those who may require support with the recruitment process. Please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.

Please note that, for this opportunity, you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. If in doubt, please consult the GOV.UK right to work guidance.

The University of Law is not a licensed sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check. You will be notified during the application process if this applies to the role.