Salary
£41,220 - £47,728 per annum
London Weighting
+ £4,000 per annum
Employment type
Permanent
Hours per week
37
Positions
Full‑time (fractional contracts of 0.5 FTE and above welcomed)
Reporting into
Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader
Department
Foundation Year – Academic Persistence
Campus & Working Model
Presence of at least 3–4 days a week on the Manchester campus, with one day working from home; may be required to work 5 days a week based on teaching and meeting requirements. This hybrid model is a non‑contractual benefit and could change at any point during employment, and an Arden work location is added to our contracts.
About Arden University
Arden University is an aspirational, multi‑award winning university delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About Our Department
The Centre for Academic Persistence supports students through their first‑year university journey. We are a large, passionate team working across foundations year, CertHE, On Track, Pass First Time and new student orientation programmes.
About the Opportunity
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in any of the following subject areas:
* Psychology
* Criminology
* Law
Lecturers are required to deliver 16 hours of teaching (4 groups), academic support including office hours and tutorials, and facilitate the cover rota on campus.
Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face‑to‑face and online for blended and distance learning students.
* Lead modules, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
* Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments and provide high‑quality feedback.
* Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
* Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
* Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support and assessment.
* Assist with student orientation weeks (online and face‑to‑face on campus).
* Support students with assessments through 1‑to‑1 sessions, group tutorials and scaffolded feedback sessions.
* Provide reminders and track at‑risk students via phone calls, online 1‑to‑1 tutorials and face‑to‑face assessment tutorials.
* Work closely to develop assessment and resit clinics.
* Develop interactive videos, podcasts and activities for the VLE and in‑class activities.
About You
You understand challenges to student engagement in a university setting and have experience teaching Foundation Year/academic skills. You are positive and empathetic, ensuring student engagement and positive outcomes. Our Foundation Year includes Business and Social Sciences pathways. Backgrounds in academic skills, assessment support, business, service industry, or social sciences are desired. Interest in AI in education, enterprise or innovation is advantageous.
Essential Skills / Experience
* Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area.
* Recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level, or commitment to gain this within 12 months.
* Evidence of CPD showing commitment to enhancing teaching capability.
Why Arden
Join a passionate team removing barriers to learning. Benefits include:
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a Christmas closure.
* Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions from 7%.
* SimplyHealth plan option.
* Private Medical Insurance (certain roles).
* Access to Perkbox benefits.
* Study any Arden course for free, with discounts for family and friends.
* Golden Ticket – gift anyone a free Arden education.
* Other excellent benefits.
Our Values
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness – these reflect who we are as an institution, a team and individuals. If these values resonate with you and you are excited by the chance to be a creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date
Thursday 19th March. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified date if we receive sufficient applications or to respond to business needs.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for those who meet essential criteria under the Disability Equality Act 2010. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace, ensuring our recruitment processes never discriminate.
Sponsorship Statement
Some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa. We welcome applications from candidates who may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
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