Lecturer in Academic Practice

About the Role

The Centre for Academic Development and Quality (CADQ) are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Academic Practice (Tutor Lead), who has excellent knowledge of UK Higher and/or Further Education, and ideally a solid knowledge of the degree Apprenticeships funding and regulations.  

You will join our highly experienced Academic Practice team, and work with them to provide the framework for colleagues to establish and advance their own professional development. You will also join a university that is the largest provider in the sector for the Academic Professional Apprenticeship and the provider with the highest number of distinctions in the UK.  

• Do you enjoy working remotely and using your own initiative to manage your time?   

• Do you understand the principles of work-based learning? Do you have knowledge of Degree Apprenticeships?  

• Have you got a passion for enhancing the learning & teaching experience of our staff and students?  

• Do you consider yourself to be an excellent communicator, with a proven track record in stakeholder engagement?  

• Are you highly organised and able to work independently as well as collaboratively to tight deadlines? 

• Do you have experience teaching on a L7 Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education?  

• Can you provide excellent actionable feedback?  

As a Lecturer in Academic Practice (Tutor Lead) you will act as the main point of contact for learners undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education. You will support the APA/PGCLTHE learners to prepare for the End Point Assessment and monitor their progress. You will act as an important link between the Course team and the apprentices’ employers.  You will play an integral role in the management of the employer/university relationship by developing and managing positive relationships with learners and employers. You will support and assess the progress of learners providing high-quality sessions and feedback. 

For more details, please take a look at the role profile.  We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: 31st January 2024

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We also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata 
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success.  Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.  Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.