Associate Lecturer

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Business Management

Department: Academic

Reports to: Programme Lead

Location: Tower Hill Brentford Croydon.

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Closing Date: 28th Nov 2025

Job Purpose

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Lecturer in Business Management to join our academic team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about teaching and supporting student success.

You will support the delivery of engaging and high-quality teaching across our business programmes while benefiting from structured training mentoring and professional development to build your skills as an educator. This role offers a clear pathway for progression into a Lecturer position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Learning

• Support the delivery of teaching sessions across Business Management programmes (Levels 46).
  
• Assist in preparing lesson plans teaching materials and learning resources.
  
• Co-deliver or independently deliver sessions (with support and guidance).
  
• Use a range of teaching methods and digital tools to engage students.
  
• Deliver sessions in-person and/or online as required.
  
• Provide academic support through tutorials workshops and drop-in sessions.
  

2. Assessment & Feedback

• Support the preparation and delivery of assessments and coursework.
  
• Assist with marking and providing constructive feedback (training provided).
  
• Learn and apply internal assessment and quality assurance processes.
  
• Maintain accurate student records and meet deadlines with support.
  

3. Student Support & Engagement

• Build positive relationships with students and provide guidance on academic progress.
  
• Support student engagement attendance and participation.
  
• Contribute to a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  
• Participate in student reviews and academic support processes.
  

4. Professional Development

• Engage in structured training and mentoring programmes.
  
• Work towards relevant teaching qualifications (e.g. HEA Fellowship or PGCert).
  
• Develop subject knowledge teaching practice and pedagogical skills.
  
• Participate in team meetings training sessions and CPD activities.
  

5. General Duties

• Uphold institutional policies including safeguarding equality and health & safety.
  
• Maintain professionalism and act as a positive role model for students.
  
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive academic team environment.
  

Essential Criteria

• Bachelors degree in business Management or a related discipline.
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
  
• Interest in teaching training or working in an academic environment.
  
• Willingness to learn and develop as an educator.
  
• Good organisational and teamwork skills.
  

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
  
• Some teaching tutoring mentoring or training experience.
  
• Familiarity with virtual learning environments (e.g. Moodle Teams).
  
• Interest in pursuing a long-term career in teaching or academia.
  

Who This Role Is Ideal For

• Recent graduates in Business or related disciplines.
  
• Early-career professionals looking to transition into teaching.
  
• Individuals passionate about education with limited formal teaching experience.
  

Benefits

• Structured onboarding training and mentoring programme
  
• Clear career progression pathway to Lecturer roles
  
• Support toward professional teaching qualifications (e.g. HEA Fellowship)
  
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD)
  
• Staff wellbeing programmes
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Flexible working and annual leave arrangements.
  

No prior teaching experience required full training and support will be provided.