Application Deadline: 14 September 2025
Department: Business, Travel and Accounts/Information Technology
Location: Middleton
Compensation: £33,359 - £43,752 pro rata per annum
Description
Are you an innovative, motivational and energetic lecturer with a vision for delivering outstanding provision and the latest industry practices for business studies learners?
We are seeking to appoint a full time lecturer in business studies based at our Rochdale campus who is passionate about teaching, learning and assessment and keen to develop and share their knowledge to prepare our learners for the competitive business world of the 21st century. You should have a solid working knowledge of how to teach the T level Management & Administration and the BTEC Business Studies curricula, and be able to plan, deliver and assess in an inspirational, engaging manner, to support outstanding outcomes and progression opportunities for our learners, as well as nurture strong employment skills and links for the groups you teach. Candidates with significant industry experience are particularly welcomed – teaching qualification support can be offered by the college.
If you would like more information about this post, please reach out to the appointing manager, Sian Walker, by email. (sian.walker@hopwood.ac.uk)
Duties
* To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications.
* To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school
* To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled
* To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills
* To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups.
* To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students
* To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities.
* To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings
* To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site
* To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area
* To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas
* To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place
* To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area
* To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity
* Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
* Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.
Qualifications, Specialist Knowledge and Skills
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable Criteria
Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of teaching within the subject area.
If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area
Understanding of current educational initiatives
Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and powerpoint.
Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.
How Identified: Application/Interview
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