Academic and Digital Skills Lecturer

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, student-centric teaching & learning sessions (lectures, seminars, workshops, etc.) across a range of academic skills, digital/computer skills and business-related modules at undergraduate level (Level 4 RQF / Level 7 SCQF). Please note that this role involves face-to-face teaching on campus in London Docklands, not remote/online teaching
• Provide timely academic support, feedback, marking and associated admin in relation to student assessment, including personalised support for student assessment resubmissions
• Provide a highly supportive learning environment and create a positive and inclusive educational experience for all students, many of whom are from non-traditional pathways and/or for whom English may not be their first language
• Assist current staff in curriculum/module development through the design and creation of inclusive teaching & learning materials
• Participate in staff training and development, academic standardisation and QA activities
• Where suitably qualified, invigilate and assess applicants to the University’s undergraduate programmes in the on-campus English-language screening process

Person Specification

Essential

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject area
• For applicants interested in teaching the academic/digital skills modules: proven track record of teaching academic skills in UK HE/FE sector (e.g. academic/study skills, EAP, pre-sessional, or similar courses); experience of teaching or providing student support in digital/computer skills, particularly in relation to use of MS Office applications
• Strong proficiency in IT/digital skills, particularly in relation to use of e-resources and VLEs
• Strong communication, interpersonal and team-working skills

Desirable

• Relevant teaching qualification at Level 4 (RQF), or above
• Experience of teaching and supporting students from non-traditional pathways
• Experience of teaching/supporting students in relation to employability and career development
• Experience of curriculum/module design and development, including creating/developing engaging teaching & learning and assessment materials

About the Company

The Education Group London was formed by like-minded professionals who have over 25 years’ extensive experience in all aspects of UK higher education. The Education Group works as a service partner of the University of the West of Scotland in support of the University’s London Campus. This partnership includes marketing and student admissions-related activities, development and management of agents, and academic delivery of several pre-sessional English, foundation and undergraduate programmes.

Details

• Contract type: Initially, fixed term to August 2026 (with potential to extend or move to a permanent contract)
• Hourly rate: £40 per teaching contact hour, inclusive of formative and summative assessment marking activities / £35 per hour for non-teaching activities
• Location: London Docklands (East India DLR)

Application Process

• Please click the apply button (above) to submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. In your application, you should specify which of the following subject areas you are interested in teaching:
  • Academic skills / Digital skills modules
• Please provide details of your availability in terms of potential starting date, as well as an indication of the maximum number of hours per week (Mon-Fri) you would be able to work

The application process will involve an initial online interview, followed by a face-to-face interview on campus in London Docklands (East India DLR)