Learning and Teaching Enhancement Practitioner

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Department:Centre Of Academic Excellence

Our Vision:Changing lives through education.

ROLE PURPOSE:

To deliver high-quality teaching observation, coaching, and pedagogic enhancement activities, supporting lecturers to improve their teaching practice and student outcomes. Practitioners will provide constructive feedback, share best practice, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and academic excellence

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct scheduled teaching observations and provide timely, constructive feedback to lecturers.
• Co-teach parts of sessions with lecturers as part of targeted coaching interventions, including lesson planning, delivery, and debriefing.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the teaching observation and feedback system.
• Identify and share best practice in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Maintain accurate records of observations, coaching, and outcomes.
• Respond to staff development needs identified through observation data and institutional KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Lead and other Practitioners to ensure consistency and quality in enhancement activities.
• Foster a positive, ethical, and inclusive culture, modelling honesty in feedback, attention to detail, and a focus on deadlines and impact.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in teaching observation, coaching, or academic staff development in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary pedagogic practice and inclusive education.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and feedback skills.
• Ability to adapt coaching to meet the needs of diverse lecturers and contexts.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commitment to ethical practice, inclusivity, and continuous professional development.

DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting staff with HEA Fellowship or similar professional recognition.
• Experience integrating digital technologies and innovative practices into teaching enhancement.
• Experience responding to quality assurance or regulatory requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• 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 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GEDU Global Education is a dynamic and innovative group of education providers.

Across our institutions, programmes are designed to have a direct impact on the lives of our students, apprentices and trainees; to equip them with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary for success in their chosen field.

• Job Identification 25424
• Posting Date 01/22/2026, 02:28 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree