Lecturer in Business

Chichester
10 months ago
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Chichester College have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Lecturer in Business at our Chichester campus. You will join us on a part-time contract (29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year), and in return, we will offer a competitive salary pro rata of £26,716 - £41,659 per annum (i.e. £21,372.80 - £33,327.20).

The Lecturer in Business role:

Are you an experienced and passionate Business professional looking to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, business owners and more? Chichester College is seeking a Lecturer in Business to join our fantastic team and help shape our students’ future careers in this exciting and innovative sector.

As our Lecturer in Business, you will course lead the Level 2 Diploma in Business and teach modules on this programme, as well as join the A level business teaching team. The A level in Business is spilt into four themes: Marketing and People, Managing Business Activities (finance), Business Decision and Strategy, and Global Business.

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Business:

To undertake teaching and learning related activities, including tutoring, as agreed.

To ensure that appropriate learning materials are prepared and assessments and assignments are undertaken in a timely manner.

To undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.

To take an active role in the achievement of high individual student retention and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each.

To develop curricula and learning activities, taking into consideration literacy and numeracy development, and equality and diversity.

To understand personal responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding.

Keep up-to-date with current issues, changes, and policies relating to the educational sector.

Our ideal Lecturer in Business should have the below skills and experience:

Degree or Professional qualification in a Business related subject

Experience in commercial experience in Business

Experience in teaching and assessing Business learners

Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet targets and deadlines

Innovative and creative in meeting the needs of learners

Closing date: 28th April 2025  

Interview date: TBC

If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer in Business role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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