Assistant Lecturers in Foundation Degree, Faculty of Foundation Studies

Arden University · London, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Salary:

£33,681

London weighting:

£4,000 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

37

Reporting into:

Senior Lecturer

School:

Foundation Degrees

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require 3 or 4 days travel into the Stratford campus. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

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.

About our Faculty

The Faculty of Foundation Studies is Arden University’s academic gateway into higher education, supporting students from admission and induction through to achievement, progression and future success. Bringing together Foundation Year, Foundation Degree, new-student induction and academic admissions activity, the Faculty provides accessible and inclusive pathways for students from a wide range of educational, personal and professional backgrounds.

Our purpose is to widen participation while ensuring every student is prepared to succeed. We combine subject knowledge with academic, digital and professional skills, helping students build confidence, develop a strong sense of belonging and progress successfully into further study or employment. Our teaching is applied, supportive and career-focused, with clear links between learning, assessment, workplace practice and students’ future ambitions.

You will join a large, collaborative and growing academic community committed to excellent teaching, inclusive curriculum design and evidence-informed student support. This is an exciting time to join the Faculty as we develop discipline-aligned Foundation Year routes, expand our Foundation Degree portfolio and embed employability, enterprise and responsible use of AI across the student experience.

About our School

The School of Foundation Degrees is dedicated to providing accessible, career-focused pathways into higher education. Our programmes in Business/Innovation, Health and Care Management and Computing/Digital Futures combine academic learning with practical, work-based skills, helping students build the knowledge, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their chosen careers.

With a strong focus on widening participation, inclusion and employability, we support students from diverse backgrounds and provide flexible routes into higher education and the workplace. Our approach is centred on helping every learner realise their potential and achieve meaningful outcomes.

The School sits within Arden University's Faculty of Foundation Studies, which supports students at the early stages of their higher education journey. Joining the School means becoming part of a growing academic community that is passionate about student success, social mobility and transforming lives through education.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career academic to develop their Higher Education experience across teaching, assessment, personal academic coaching, academic support, academic interviewing and application review.

Working alongside experienced academics, you'll contribute to teaching and learning across your subject area, support students through their academic journey, and develop your skills in delivering engaging learning experiences. You'll also take responsibility as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC) for a defined group of students, building positive relationships and providing proactive, personalised support to help them stay engaged, progress and succeed.

In addition, you'll support the admissions process through reviewing applications, conducting academic interviews and making recommendations on applicant suitability, helping to ensure prospective students are well prepared for their chosen programme of study.

You'll contribute to assessment and feedback, develop teaching resources, analyse student feedback and support the wider delivery of modules. With guidance from experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to build your academic practice, gain valuable Higher Education experience and make a meaningful difference to our students' success.

About You

You’ll be a passionate and knowledgeable academic or subject specialist who enjoys sharing your expertise and supporting students to succeed. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you’ll be committed to developing your own practice and contributing to the continuous improvement of our programmes and student experience.

As we continue to expand our Foundation Degree provision, we are seeking colleagues with expertise in one of the following:

Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance, Sustainability, Health and Care Management, Computing.

Whether your background is academic, professional, or a combination of both, you will bring subject knowledge, enthusiasm and a commitment to helping students from diverse backgrounds achieve their educational and career aspirations.

You will be confident in supporting students throughout their academic journey, providing high-quality teaching, assessment and feedback, and working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance student engagement, progression and success. You will also contribute to academic admissions activity, including reviewing applications, conducting academic interviews and making recommendations on applicant suitability.

An interest in the application of Artificial Intelligence in education, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, enterprise and innovation would be advantageous. We are particularly interested in individuals who are keen to explore emerging approaches to learning, teaching and student support, and who can help students develop the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

You will be enthusiastic about creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, embracing innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and contributing to the development of high-quality Foundation Degree.

Essential Skills / Experience

Good Honours degree in a relevant subject, or relevant professional qualifications, experience and membership.

Strong specialist knowledge across your discipline or subject area.

Ability to communicate specialist or technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Ability to contribute to programme enhancement and continuous improvement.

Confident use of Microsoft 365 applications and digital tools.

Strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable Skills / Experience

Higher degree or PhD in a relevant subject, or currently working towards one.

Recognised Higher Education teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship at FHEA or SFHEA level, or willingness to achieve within 18 months of appointment.

Teaching or academic support experience within an educational environment.

Experience using e-learning technologies and a commitment to digital education.

Experience engaging learners through innovative and effective digital teaching approaches.

Collaborative experience within an educational or academic team.

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

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.

Closing Date: 24th 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.

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

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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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