Lecturer in Business and Study Skills

Lecturer in Business and Study Skills – GBS

Position located in Birmingham (On‑site). Salary £51,000. Full‑Time, Permanent (40 hours per week).

We are seeking full‑time Lecturers to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by guiding them through the skills that shape their academic success. You will be teaching a combination of Study Skills modules (at Level
3) and/or Business modules (at Level
4), as part of our partnership with University of Suffolk (UoS), helping adult learners from diverse backgrounds achieve long‑term success.

Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and s role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Bring study skills to life – Deliver tailored courses, digital resources, workshops and individual tutorial sessions to help students develop English language, numeracy, organisational and digital skills, research, presentation and critical/analytical thinking skills, all in the context of Global Business.
• Craft and shape learning – Use engaging methods to teach core global business and management topics, preparing students for today’s dynamic global business environment.
• Track progress with purpose – Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitating learning through online resources, research and activities.
• Elevate student experience – Document and evaluate teaching, identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.

You’re someone who believes deeply in education’s power to transform, and you’re looking to inspire and guide students to success, while taking your own experience to the next level in a rapidly evolving environment.

• A Master’s degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area and experience of providing individual and group support in response to identified learning needs
• A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on HE programmes
• Willingness to lead a specific area of literacy development, such as reading, writing, critical thinking, numeracy, digital skills, research skills, project and dissertation support or peer‑assisted learning
• A high level of digital literacy and advanced communication skills

• Expertise in digital educational resources development, course design and curriculum development
• DELTA qualification
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or a commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1 extra day of leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non‑traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.” — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.