Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Lecturer – Business Studies
Department: Academic
Reports to: Head of Department
Location: Tower Hill, Brentford, Croydon
Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-time (Weekdays, Evenings & Weekends)
Job Purpose
To provide academic leadership across Business Management programmes at Levels 4–7, driving excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and student outcomes. The Senior Lecturer will take on Assistant Programme Lead or Programme Lead responsibilities, lead research and knowledge exchange initiatives, and contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance. The role requires a demonstrated commitment to academic leadership, scholarly activity, and the mentoring of colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
1. Teaching & Learning
• Deliver high-quality, inclusive, and research-informed teaching across Levels 4–7.
• Lead the design and development of modules and programmes, ensuring alignment with awarding-body requirements.
• Produce and review lesson plans, schemes of work, and teaching materials that reflect current subject knowledge and best practice.
• Champion innovative teaching strategies, technologies, and approaches to maximise student engagement and outcomes.
• Deliver classes in-person and/or online, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Provide academic and pastoral support through tutorials, guidance, and drop-in sessions.
2. Assessment & Examination
• Design, set, and oversee coursework, assignments, and assessments aligned with programme outcomes.
• Mark formative and summative work with constructive feedback aligned to internal and external criteria.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and meet all submission deadlines.
• Lead or participate in standardisation, internal verification, moderation, and examination boards.
• Prepare students for internal and external examinations and support with invigilation when required.
3. Student Support & Progress Monitoring
• Provide structured, proactive academic support to enable student progression and achievement.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, and academic performance, implementing targeted interventions as needed.
• Participate in student reviews, progress boards, and related academic processes.
• Maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
4. Programme Leadership (Assistant Programme Lead / Programme Lead)
• Take on Assistant Programme Lead or Programme Lead responsibilities for a designated programme or level.
• Oversee day-to-day programme delivery, ensuring operational activities align with the academic framework.
• Coordinate teaching staff, timetabling, and module delivery across the programme.
• Act as a primary point of contact for students, staff, and stakeholders on programme matters.
• Prepare agendas and data for programme and academic progress meetings; produce reports for SMT review.
• Support quality assurance activities including validation, external review preparation, moderation, and standardisation.
5. Research, Knowledge Exchange & Scholarly Activity
• Lead the development of research proposals and knowledge exchange (KE) initiatives.
• Engage in applied or pedagogical research that informs and enhances teaching practice.
• Disseminate research outputs through publications, conference presentations, or other appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain external partnerships and industry networks that support programme development.
6. Curriculum Development & Quality Assurance
• Lead curriculum development, review cycles, and enhancement activity at programme and module level.
• Ensure teaching and assessment practices meet sector standards and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of subject-area developments, pedagogy, and industry practice.
• Support preparation for external reviews, validations, and re-validations.
7. Staff Leadership & Mentoring
• Mentor and support Lecturers and Associate Lecturers on teaching practice, assessment, and professional development.
• Contribute to the induction and ongoing development of academic staff.
• Lead or co-lead CPD activities, peer observation, and team development sessions.
General Duties
• Participate in team meetings, staff development activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, health & safety, and institutional policies.
• Maintain professionalism and act as a senior role model for students and colleagues.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
• Postgraduate qualification in Business, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' teaching experience in Higher or Further Education, including across Levels 4–6.
• Experience of programme or cohort leadership, including student progress monitoring and quality reporting.
• Subject expertise in Business Management with current knowledge of industry practice.
• Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or external partnership activity.
• Working toward or holding Senior Fellowship of the HEA (SFHEA) or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills.
• Commitment to student achievement, continuous improvement, and LAAT's values.
Desirable Criteria
• PhD or equivalent professional/research standing.
• Experience teaching at Level 3 and/or Level 7.
• Familiarity with UK HE regulatory frameworks (OfS, QAA) and partnership delivery models.
• Experience of income generation, enterprise activity, or external collaboration.
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle, Teams).
Benefits
Benefits
• CPD and academic leadership development opportunities.
• Access to staff wellbeing programmes.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working and annual leave arrangements.
Requirements
• Minimum five years' teaching experience in Higher or Further Education, including across Levels 4–6. • Experience of programme or cohort leadership, including student progress monitoring and quality reporting. • Subject expertise in Business Management with current knowledge of industry practice. • Evidence of research, knowledge exchange, or external partnership activity. • Working toward or holding Senior Fellowship of the HEA (SFHEA) or equivalent. • Strong leadership, communication, and team-working skills. • Commitment to student achievement, continuous improvement, and LAAT's values.