About this role
Salary: £50,522 - £61,749 per annum
London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of Department
School: Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology
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This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our Stratford London campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You maybe required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements. Our hybrid working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit which could changes at any point during your employment, so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.
Unfortunately we cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this role.
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About Arden University :
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
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About our School of Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology
This School plays a vital role in helping students take their first steps into higher education, building the confidence, knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed on their chosen degree programme.
Our Foundation Year programmes prepare students for progression onto a wide range of undergraduate courses across the Social Sciences and STEM disciplines, including Law, Criminology, Psychology and Computing . Through engaging and inclusive teaching, students develop essential skills in academic writing, research, critical thinking, communication and analysis, providing a strong foundation for success at university and beyond.
You'll join a passionate and supportive academic community committed to widening participation, student success and transforming lives through education . We pride ourselves on creating opportunities for students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, helping them realise their potential and thrive in higher education.
It's an exciting time to join Arden as we continue to grow our Foundation Year provision and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including the opportunities presented by AI in education.
I think this reads much more naturally for a Law advert because it describes the School as a whole, rather than trying to explain a pathway that may not actually exist. It also avoids listing subjects in a way that makes Law feel like just one option among many.
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About the Opportunity: .
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Lecturer to support the continued growth of our Foundation Year Social Scienses / Law Pathways . This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of an expanding programme, providing academic leadership, supporting colleagues and helping students build the skills and confidence to succeed in higher education and progress into their chosen degrees.
In this role, you will:
- Take responsibility for a programme or suite of associated academic awards, supporting quality, development and the student experience.
- Contribute to the leadership and delivery of large, core modules, ensuring an engaging, inclusive and effective learning experience.
- Provide line management and support to Lecturers and Associate Lecturers, encouraging professional development and sharing best practice.
- Deliver teaching and associated academic activities, normally up to 8–12 hours per week, as agreed with the relevant Head of Department or Director.
- Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting student engagement, progression, retention and academic success.
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About You:
Essential Skills and Experience
- Masters degree in relevant subject area. (Social Sciences / Law)
- A recognised Higher Education teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA/SFHEA) , or a willingness to achieve this within 12 months of appointment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and a commitment to enhancing teaching practice.
- Experience of line management, mentoring or coaching colleagues.
Desirable Skills and Experience.
- Solicitors Qualifying Examination ( SQE ) qualification or other relevant professional legal qualification.
- Experience teaching Foundation Year, Access to HE or academic skills provision.
- An interest in AI in education, innovative pedagogies and student success initiatives.
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Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
- Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
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Our Values:
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
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Closing Date: 12th November
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.
If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here .
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
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