Job Description

LD Training Services Limited (LDT) works in collaborative partnership with Leeds Trinity University, Gloucester College and the University of Suffolk. We have fully equipped campuses situated in Stanmore (Head Office) Dudley, and Nottingham. LDT currently delivers a range of Business, Accountancy and Management degree courses with Foundation Year, in addition to IFA recognised Accountancy qualifications we also offer HNC/HND Qualifications.

For more details please visit: - https://ldtraining.ac.uk

Position: Lecturer

Department: Academics

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

Reporting Manager: Head of Teaching and Learning

Highest Qualification: Relevant subject specialism (e.g. first degree in a relevant subject).

Higher degree such as a master's or PhD.

Any relevant teaching qualification - BEd, QTS, PGCE, DTLLS, DIT, PG Cert (HE), FHEA

Professional Experience:

Proven experience of online and face-to-face teaching within a Higher Education setting and significant experience of using apps /platforms alongside practical or classroom-based learning. Proven experience of working and teaching in a multi-national and multi-cultural environment. Experience of inter disciplinary teaching Proven experience of working within a team environment, to collaborate with colleagues across curriculum development and delivery, research and external engagement. Extensive online and face to face teaching experience in business and business management related modules at Level 5 and Level 6 Subject specific experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business ethics

- Financial management

- Entrepreneurship

- Marketing

- Leadership and Management

- Human Resources

Key Skills and Attributes

Demonstrable ability to provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience by designing teaching and learning materials that are innovative, engaging, up to date and appropriately challenging.

Demonstrable high quality teaching ability

Readiness to support students from a range of backgrounds.

Ability to use online teaching tools such as MS Teams, Zoom and other online resources/platforms to effectively communicate with students in all levels.

Possess appropriate breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established teaching, research and external engagement activities.

Proven ability to underpin teaching and curriculum development with personal research and/or external engagement activity (as appropriate).

Proven ability to plan and organise own workload according to appropriate milestones and timescales, allocating time effectively and ability to take initiative and responsibility.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students to raise the profile of the department inside and outside the organisation, participate in open days, inductions, and outreach activities (where appropriate).

A high commitment and appreciation of the importance and effective delivery of an excellent student experience to all learners.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work effectively

Works well independently and as part of a professional team

Ability to work confidentially and in accordance with Data Protection requirements

Ability to work with a wide variety of students and staff

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Academic Team at LD Training as a Lecturer. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality lectures, setting and marking assignments, assisting with programme development, and actively participating in professional development activities.

Main duties:

Deliver, support and monitor teaching according to own area of subject specialism and related areas by the provision of lectures, workshops, tutorials and other means of teaching, as appropriate.

Work in line with LDT policy to resolve student problems across relevant modules and programmes, including attendance issues and students failing to submit work etc. Accessing the support of the Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager as appropriate.

Contribute to the enhancement of quality in teaching, the development of academic programmes and teaching practices in conjunction with institutional policies.

Contribute to curriculum development of designated modules across programmes as appropriate.

Contribute to the administration of modules and programmes. Taking an active role in attendance monitoring procedures.

Commitment to promoting and incorporating our corporate values throughout all streams of service delivery.

To promote and encourage the practice of LDT's equality and diversity principles in contacts with all staff, students and partners.

Teach as a member of a teaching team within an established programme of study.

Teach in a variety of settings from small group tutorials to large lecturers, ensuring contents, methods of delivery and learning materials meet the defined learning objectives for individual teaching sessions

Set and mark assignments as well as assessing the work and progress of students by reference to defined criteria and provide constructive feedback to students

Seek ways of improving performance by reflecting on teaching design and delivery and obtaining and analysing feedback.

Teaching and Research:

Undertake teaching as a member of the teaching team in a developing capacity within an established programme of study.

With support from a Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager, engage in the development and innovation of teaching materials, methods and approaches that challenge, foster debate and encourage critical thinking. Reflecting on teaching design, delivery and feedback to engender a process of continuous improvement.

Under the direction of a Senior Lecturer/Programme Manager utilise appropriate assessment instruments and criteria, assess the work and progress of students with reference to appropriate criteria and provide constructive feedback.

Marking & Assessment: Accurately assess and mark students' work in line with academic standards, ensuring consistency and fairness in grading.

Recording of Grades: Maintain accurate records of student assessments and grades using LD Training's reporting systems, ensuring compliance with data protection policies.

Feedback: Provide timely, constructive, and personalised feedback to students to support their academic development and progression.

Manage own teaching, scholarly and administrative activities and supervise students' accordingly.

Plan own day to day activity within the framework of the agreed programme

Use teaching resources and facilities as appropriate

Plan and manage own teaching and tutorials

External Engagement:

In conjunction with the Career, Employability and Enterprise team, support the development and organisation of Guest Speaker seminars, visits to businesses and other organisations.

Employability:

Ensure students have an effective learning experience by providing high quality academic guidance and advice and therefore enhancing their retention, progression and employability.

Professional Development:

Comply with institutional expectations as an individual member of academic staff in relation to their own self-monitoring, continuing professional development and self- regulation.

Engage in appropriate professional development activities, including active membership of professional bodies.

Continually update knowledge and understanding at the forefront of the relevant academic discipline and/or professional practice.

Please send a letter of application together with a full CV to:

HR Department:

hrd@ldtraining.ac.uk

LD Training will be pleased to receive applications from candidates from all backgrounds and regardless of age, race, gender and is fully compliant with all relevant aspects of UK law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person