Contract Type: Hourly-Paid Lecturer
Working Hours: Flexible
Location: On-site, Canary Wharf
Availability: Our classes run 7 days a week - Postholder must therefore be flexible to work weekends & evenings
Salary: £40 - £45 Hourly (depending on qualifications & experience)
Purpose of the role
The HPL will be a key member of the academic team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality teaching, assessment and academic support across foundation and undergraduate programmes in Health & Social Care at Bath Spa U Ltd. The postholder will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, inclusive and academically rigorous teaching, supporting student progression and achievement, and contributing to the ongoing development and enhancement of programmes. The role requires a strong commitment to student experience, academic standards and effective use of learning technologies.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of programs within a Higher Education setting,
- Tutor students, including final year supervision, and offer appropriate support to enable students to achieve their goals & progress to positive destinations.
- Contribute to the development and continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and students.
- Deliver subject-specific sessions in line with the Learning Outcomes & syllabuses of modules.
- Set out measuresto understand the learning needs of students on their modules.
- Support students with timely formative feedback to the extent prescribed by each of the program specifications.
- Mark and provide summative feedback within the prescribed deadline.
- Produce appropriate module/unit reports.
- Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with students from diverse backgrounds.
- To take responsibility for additional academic responsibilities, such as Module Leadership, as required.
Personal Specification
Core Requirements:
- A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.
- A minimum of one year’s teaching experience within UK higher education or further education.
- Experience of planning and delivering teaching using a range of methods appropriate to higher education.
- Experience of working in virtual learning environments(VLEs) to support & enhance student learning.
Desirable:
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or working towards HEA Fellowship.
- A recognised teaching qualification in higher education or further education.
- Experience of teaching in a similar higher education or education-focused organisation.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential:
- Demonstrate in-depth subject knowledge appropriate to the role.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Ability to manage workload & time effectively with limited supervision.
- Strong organisational, administrative and digital literacy skills, including the use of learning technologies & academic systems.
Desirable:
- Awareness of current issues, developments and good practice in learning & teaching within higher education.
About Bath Spa U Ltd.
Bath Spa U Ltd. is part of the Bath Spa University Group which is wholly owned by Bath Spa University. Based at our London campus in Canary Wharf, Bath Spa U Ltd operates a distinct model of higher education and we are proud to serve a non-traditional student population.
Why Join Us
At Bath Spa U Ltd, we are proud of our dynamic and growing community and are building a culture that’s all about growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our employees work together in an environment where ideas flow freely, and team spirit is the core of everything we do. The academic environment we cultivate encourages personal and professional growth, making it an exciting time to join us. Being a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to help shape our future, and contribute to our continued success.
£40 to £45 hourly (depending on qualifications and experience)
