Module Leader - Oral Skills
Bar Training Course
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and strategic individual to join the Law School to lead the Oral Skills module (conferencing skills and witness handling) on our Barrister Training Course.
Why this role matters
As a Module Leader, you will shape the future of aspiring barristers by leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge skills training. You will ensure our teaching and assessment materials are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with regulatory standards—making a real impact on legal education.
What you’ll be doing
As Module Leader for Oral Skills, you will work with the Heads of Curriculum & Development, Award Leaders and other Module Leaders within a supportive team to:
* Lead curriculum excellence by updating and enhancing oral skills teaching and assessment materials to maintain their high quality
* Drive quality by analysing and monitoring student performance, reviewing feedback and implementing quality module improvements
* Support faculty & students by assisting with module tutor training and leading the module teaching team to ensure faculty are trained and supported to deliver the module
* Oversee assessments to ensure fairness, rigour and compliance in assessment design, marking, moderation and feedback.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a confident and strategic professional who has:
* Qualified as a barrister or as a Solicitor with Higher Rights
* A first degree
* A teaching qualification or Fellowship of the HEA or willingness to obtain
* Knowledge of the Higher Education and the importance of student outcomes
* Experience in curriculum design, assessment and quality assurance
* Proven ability to lead a team, manage projects and inspire others
* Experience in Oral skills teaching and assessment would be desirable
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
* Competency style interview with two team members – 60 minutes
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices
BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.