Lecturer in Economics – NCUK Malvern House London
Malvern International is an international education company with UK-based International Study Centres including our NCUK centre in King’s Cross, London and the University of East London. We also have established English language schools schools in Brighton, London and Manchester. In over 35 years, we have welcomed students from over 120 countries to access study opportunities with us.
Our core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support and our mission is to provide international students essential academic and English language skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their academic studies, daily life and career development.
Within our University Partnerships division, our NCUK centre at Malvern House London has grown significantly since its launch in 2021, and now offers International Foundation programmes in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering.
We now seek an experienced lecturer who will have a robust approach to the delivery of teaching and learning while adopting innovative classroom techniques. The candidate will have at the heart student performance and retention through a supportive, encouraging and creative learning environment.
The post holder will develop, deliver, and support academic programmes in line with agreed standards and policies and will promote best practices in all aspects of his/her work, and be sympathetic to our students; s/he will take decisions and accept responsibility. S/he will have a willingness to learn and adapt, and most importantly have a positive attitude which will underpin the delivery and further growth of our programmes at our centre.
Key Responsibilities

• To plan, prepare and teach strong lessons for the classroom which enthuse and inspire students, and promote enjoyment of learning.
• To effectively use a variety of learning styles, having regard to the individual learning needs of students.
• To select and sequence appropriate materials, resources and approaches according to the course type and learners.
• To assess, track and provide relevant and timely feedback on achievement, progress and developmental needs to students, academic and other managers/colleagues, including student records.
• To set and mark promptly both formative and summative coursework to be completed outside of lessons in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Maintain effective records of lessons, grades awarded, and marks given in class.
• Ensure accurate attendance records are kept for every lesson using the centre’s electronic systems.
• To ensure lessons are in line with Schemes of Work (So W) and their respective objectives, and that these are shared with students.
• To give feedback on materials, courses and lessons to academic and other managers/colleagues as required.

Key Relationships

• Academic and centre team, including attending meetings as and when required and in participating in CPD workshops and plans in line with centre policies and procedures.

Student Leadership and Pastoral Care

• Ensuring the academic team provides the highest level of pastoral care, including acting as personal tutor to a diverse range of students.
• Working with the Student Services team to support and promote the highest standards of welfare for students, with safeguarding being central to the team’s approach.
• - To induct students appropriately, to provide academic advice, educational guidance, and tutorial support to students, including individual learning plans around your subject module as directed.

Other

• Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities from time to time at our request.
• We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working.

Salary
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate.
Annual Leave
20 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
Place of Work
Malvern House London – 200 Pentonville Road
The nature of the lecturer role means any limited remote/home working will only be possible, by arrangement, outside of term time.
Safeguarding
As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• references will be followed up;
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• proof of identity and (where applicable) copies of qualifications will be required;
• reference requests will specifically ask whether there is any reason why candidates should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
• appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £30.00 per hour
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master's (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Malvern NCUK ECN
Expected start date: 01/10/2024