Lecturer in Business
Permanent - Full Time £26,661 - £48,160 / yearJob Overview
Sandwell College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Business to join our successful Business Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring educator to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, helping students achieve their full potential and progress to higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching across Business programmes as directed by the Head of Section
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners
- Contribute to curriculum development, planning and the continuous improvement of programmes
- Undertake personal tutor responsibilities and provide effective academic and pastoral support
- Develop and utilise innovative learning resources, including Information Learning Technology (ILT)
- Maintain accurate academic and administrative records
- Support learner recruitment, induction and progression activities, including open events and interviews
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree or relevant professional qualification in Business or a related subject
- Certificate in Education or Level 5 Teaching Qualification
- Experience of teaching Business within Further Education or a similar setting
- Experience of delivering Level 3 qualifications, including A Levels and/or BTEC programmes
- Strong understanding of teaching, learning and assessment practices
- Experience of monitoring learner progress and supporting achievement
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 - £48,160), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
✅ Accepted Qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 - £29,998).
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.