Lecturer - Professional Excellence Accelerator (PEA)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching on the PEA across BSc and MSc cohorts.
• Teach sessions in areas such as:
  • transition to UK higher education
  • academic writing and academic conventions
  • critical reading, analysis and synthesis
  • referencing and academic integrity
  • responsible and ethical use of AI
  • digital fluency and business/professional technologies
  • presentation, communication and teamwork
  • reflective practice and self-management
  • employability, professional identity and career readiness
• Adapt delivery methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate.
• Create an active, supportive and developmental learning environment that builds confidence, belonging and professional behaviours.
• Deliver workshops, tutorials and targeted interventions for students requiring additional support.

• Support students in understanding academic expectations, study practices and professional behaviours relevant to UK higher education.
• Provide formative feedback on students’ academic and professional development.
• Offer tutorials, small-group support or guidance sessions where appropriate.
• Identify students who may be at risk of disengagement or underperformance and refer concerns through appropriate channels.
• Work with the Module Lead and wider support teams to contribute to early intervention and student success.

• Deliver teaching in line with agreed schemes of work, lesson plans and module guidance.
• Use module materials effectively and contribute feedback on their delivery and impact.
• Maintain accurate attendance, participation and engagement records.
• Carry out administrative tasks associated with teaching and student support.
• Support the effective use of Moodle/VLE and ensure students are directed to relevant learning resources and tasks.

• Contribute to the consistent delivery of the PEA across cohorts.
• Participate in team meetings, standardisation discussions and staff development activities.
• Contribute feedback on student needs, engagement patterns and areas for module enhancement.
• Support module evaluation through student feedback and reflective review.
• Maintain awareness of good practice in higher education teaching, student transition, academic skills and employability.

• Work collaboratively with the Module Lead, Programme Leaders, lecturers and student support staff.
• Liaise with colleagues as needed to ensure that PEA teaching supports students’ wider academic experience.
• Contribute to induction, orientation and student engagement activities where required.

• Uphold high standards of professionalism, academic integrity and student care.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and intercultural understanding in teaching and support.
• Engage in continuing professional development relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Person Specifications

• Eligibility to live and work in in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check or overseas equivalent.

• Education
• Business / Management
• Applied Linguistics / EAP
• Academic Practice
• or another relevant subject

• Formal teaching qualification PGCHE or Registered Practitioner of Advance HE. (Desirable)

• Experience of teaching students in higher education.
• Experience of delivering academic skills, study skills, professional skills, employability, or transition support.
• Experience of supporting students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, including international students.
• Experience of designing teaching materials and learning activities.
• Experience of using Moodle or another VLE to support teaching and student engagement.
• Experience of monitoring student participation and providing academic support or intervention.
• Experience of teaching within Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management or related professional subject areas. (Desirable)
• Experience in a partner-delivery or collaborative provision setting. (Desirable)
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or employability-focused support. (Desirable)

• Strong understanding of UK higher education expectations at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Strong understanding of:
  • academic writing
  • critical thinking
  • referencing
  • academic integrity
  • feedback and feedforward
• Understanding of the transition challenges faced by international students and other non-traditional entrants.
• Knowledge of digital fluency and responsible use of AI in academic and professional contexts.
• Understanding of employability and professional identity development in higher education.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes in higher education. (Desirable)
• Familiarity with retention, continuation and progression priorities in UK higher education. (Desirable)
• Awareness of the needs of students transitioning from foundation or international pathways. (Desirable)

• Ability to lead and coordinate a cross-programme developmental module.
• Ability to teach effectively across Level 4 and Level 7 contexts.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Ability to identify student support needs and respond appropriately.
• Ability to analyse feedback and engagement data to improve module delivery.
• High level of digital competence.

• Student-centred and supportive approach.
• Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
• Professional, collaborative and flexible attitude.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and continuous improvement.
• Strong sense of initiative and accountability.

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