About this role
Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
Location: Birmingham (On-Site)
Salary: £51,000
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Our Vision: Changing lives through education.
The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers in Psychology to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by cultivating the specialist skills and knowledge that will shape their long-term success in the field of psychology.
Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What you'll be doing:
Craft and shape learning - Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions, digital resources and tailored support to help students understand key topics relating to study of human behaviour theory and its real world application. You’ll bring industry expertise and knowledge within a face to face classroom setting, creating high‑quality teaching materials, while maintaining academic rigor and supporting students as they grow in confidence and capability. You will stay connected to the latest developments in your field, both academic and industry-based, ensuring your teaching remains contemporary, relevant, inspiring, and student‑centred.
Track progress with purpose - Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, considering each student's needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources, research and activities.
Elevate student experience - Document and evaluate teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.
You will bring:
- A Master's degree in Psychology or a relevant subject area (a PhD in Psychology or a relevant subject area desirable, but not essential)
- Previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area and extensive knowledge of the subject matter (industry experience in the field of Psychology desirable, but not essential)
- Demonstrable experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback
- Experience working with adult learners from diverse backgrounds on similar HE programmes
- Ideally, a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification, Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years
What we offer:
Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days) and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)
Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application
Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more
Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance: Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more
Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme
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.