Lecturer in Academic Skill Development

Lecturer in Academic Skill Development

£35,340 - £39,752 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term to cover Maternity Leave

1st June 2024 - 1st June 2025

About Us:

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role:

• The role will entail coordinating and delivering high quality, inclusive workshops within the Achievement Success Centre (ASC) on study and Academic Skills from level three through to seven.
• You will schedule, deliver, and prepare face to face onsite and online materials to engage students to enable them to achieve on their chosen programme of study.
• You will liaise with academic subject staff to facilitate delivery of in-module Academic Skill support and identify student development needs.
• You will lead and/or support projects within ASC Academic Skills support.
• You will have a real passion for enabling students of all levels and abilities to gain the skills they need to achieve the best they can on their programme of study.
• You will have high levels of IT skills using MS Office (Word, Excel), Office 365 (MS Forms, OneDrive, Teams) and data analysis capabilities (Using SPSS ideally).
• You will undertake scholarship and research activities in teaching and learning.
• 0.6 (3 days) is within the ASC Coordinator and ASC delivery role, 0.4 (2 days) is delivery within subject related modules (ideally sport, but any of our subjects or related disciplines will be considered)

About You:

• Hold a teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Be highly motivated with a commitment to the highest quality of teaching and learning.
• You will posses a degree in the relevant subject area, with MSc/PhD/MA being desirable.
• Supporting higher education programme delivery, you will be highly enthusiastic and professional and have postgraduate experience relevant to Academic Skills and/or in programmes that we offer.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (TPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th March 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.