Lecturer - HE

Your future is here

A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to join our diverse, innovative Higher Education team based at the Basford Campus.

This role involves delivering high-quality teaching across our Higher Education (HE) Business programmes and Access to HE (Business) courses, supporting adult learners and aspiring professionals in achieving their academic and career goals. You will design and deliver engaging and inclusive lessons, support learners’ progression to university or employment, and contribute to curriculum development and quality enhancement. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning on HE Business and Access to HE Business programmes. 
• Plan, prepare and assess coursework and assignments in line with awarding body requirements. 
• Provide academic and pastoral support to a diverse cohort of adult learners. 
• Contribute to curriculum review, development, and quality improvement activities. 
• Engage with internal and external quality assurance processes.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will also have passion, drive, determination and vision that shines through to create outstanding learning opportunities. They will have excellent communication skills, have empathy, understanding and the ability to inspire and engage young people to excel and achieve their learning goals. The roles will also include additional duties such as pastoral support, progress monitoring and report writing. You will have:

• A degree in Business or a related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience teaching Business at Level 3 or above, ideally within an FE or HE setting.
• Knowledge of Access to HE and/or HE curriculum design and assessment.
• A learner-centred approach and commitment to inclusive education.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: w/c 7th July

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £32,445 - £40,560 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave 
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme 
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App 
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply. 

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability