Job Description

Exciting Teaching Opportunities at Stanmore College!

Stanmore College is a small standalone college with a clear purpose. We are going places, so join us to play your part in the development of the best teaching and learning facilities.

Are you an inspiring and dedicated educator looking for the perfect teaching environment to shape young minds? Stanmore College is expanding, and we want passionate, skilled, and innovative teaching professionals to join our exceptional team.

With our brand-new, 60 million investment in modern learning spaces, this is the perfect time to become part of our journey. Our new facilities will provide cutting-edge technology, collaborative teaching spaces, and an enriched learning environment, ensuring the best possible experience for both students and staff.

Why Join Stanmore College?

? Brand-New Facilities: Enjoy teaching in a modern, purpose-built environment designed for interactive and engaging learning.
? Career Growth: Access to ongoing professional development and training.
? Supportive Community: Work in a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking institution.
? Competitive Salary & Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent remuneration packages.
? Inspire the Future: Help shape the next generation in a college committed to academic and vocational excellence.

Who We're Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced

Lecturer in Accounting

to teach and inspire students within our expanding business and finance department. Whether you're an experienced educator, an industry professional transitioning into teaching, or a newly qualified teacher eager to embark on your career, we welcome your application. we welcome applications from:

Experienced educators looking for a fresh challenge. Newly qualified teachers eager to start their careers in a thriving environment. Industry professionals with a passion for teaching and mentoring young learners. A new graduate wanting to pursue a teaching career

Be Part of Something Special!

This is more than just a job--it's a chance to be part of an exciting new chapter at Stanmore College. With our brand-new facilities, ambitious vision, and student-centred approach, you'll have all the tools you need to make a real impact.

Join Stanmore College today and teach in a space where innovation meets excellence!

Closing Date:

Sunday, 02nd June 2025

Interview Date:

Friday, 13th June 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

- Lecturer - Accounting

Contract

- Fulltime, Part time, Variable Hours Lecturer

Job location

- Elm Park Campus, Stanmore

Faculty

- Professional Services

Reports to

- Curriculum Manager - Finance & Business

Salary Scale

- VHL pay scales- 22.88-35.64 per hour

Fulltime: 32,784 -43,110 per annum

(For part time positions salary will be pro-rata, based on the equivalent full-time salary)

Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of the role is to deliver high-quality education and training that supports learner retention and achievement. The lecturer will teach Accounting and Finance courses at Levels 1 to Level 3, including T Levels, ensuring excellent instruction and student success. They will also develop and enhance programs of study in areas relevant to their expertise, qualifications, and experience.

Duties Specific to the Post:

Deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.

To implement curriculum and course development and curriculum delivery within the area of work.

To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes.

To provide assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements.

To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, reading lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress and succeed at the appropriate level.

Prepare and maintain course related paperwork such as project briefs, schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.

To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification.

Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.

Supporting Students:

To interview and assess students ensuring ILP's are developed for individual learners needs.

Assess students' progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral.

Understand and keep up to date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.

Course Management and Administration:

To work with colleagues to embed Maths and English into the vocational curriculum.

To participate in student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes.

Ensure your resources within your subject are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the College's Learning Centre. Produce reports to provide information to parents/employers. Adhere to the departments quality assurance processes including internal verification of project briefs and the assessment of student work taken part in standardisation of grading decision meetings. Ensure all records are kept up to date, including the completion of registers, and other required documentation in a timely manner. Carry out students' questionnaires and elicit feedback on the quality of teaching and learning. Contribute to course reviews including reviews of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans. Keep knowledge and skills up to date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs. Develop industrial links with other professionals within the industry to maintain personal research or professional practice in own specialist area for personal progressional development

General:

Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance. Attend promotional events to publicise college and faculty activities and contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team's marketing and recruitment strategies. Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that student receive effective learning support. Attend team meetings, College and external events as required. To participate in curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college. Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations. Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and adhere and fully implement the colleges policies and procedures relating to EDI. Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College's Health and Safety Policy. Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.

The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 02nd June 2025

Interview Date:

Friday, 13th June 2025

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

A good level of education including Maths & English at Level 2 (GCSE or Equivalent) - Essential - Application form/ certification

Degree in Accounting or Business Studies or an equivalent relevant professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) - Essential - Application form/ certification

Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DIT) or the willingness to work towards one, supported by the College - Essential - Application form/ certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:

Proven experience of teaching Accounting related courses - Essential - Supporting statement/Teaching Assessment/interview

Sound knowledge of general Business Studies and Accountancy - Essential - Supporting statement/certification/Interview

Knowledge of Enterprise - Desirable - Supporting Statement/Teaching Assessment /Interview

Up-to-date knowledge of the subject area - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/Interview

Sound Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice and how to apply it in the relevant area of work - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview

A sound understanding of safeguarding and prevent. A commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and to create a safe learning environment - Essential - Interview / Application Form

OTHER SKILLS:

The ability and desire to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Microteach /Interview

Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ written exercise/ teaching assessment/interview

Good administrative & organisational skills - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

Good interpersonal Skills - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

Good Classroom practice - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

Good digital skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

Commitment to learners and learner achievement - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

Commitment to implement College compliance procedures and other policies - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

ABILITY TO:

Motivate post-16 students to engage in accounting and make the curriculum relevant to industry - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview

Work as an effective team member with a positive and collaborative manner - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Ability to manage workload and priorities - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview

Flexible approach to work - Essential - Supporting statement/ interview

Commitment to continuous personal development - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ interview

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 32,784.00-43,110.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/06/2025
Expected start date: 18/08/2025