About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Professional Qualifications Tutor to join LSBF on a maternity cover basis from June. The successful candidate will deliver and develop high-quality, exam-focused teaching and provide academic support across AAT Levels 2–4, ensuring students are well-prepared for assessment success. Ideally, the tutor will also have experience in delivering or supporting ACCA modules, particularly Financial Accounting (FA), Financial Reporting (FR), and Strategic Business Reporting (SBR). This role requires a student-centric approach, strong technical expertise, and the ability to engage learners both in the classroom and online, supporting their progression and achievement throughout their studies.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, exam-focused teaching across professional qualification programmes, using diverse and inclusive teaching methods.
- Regularly review and enhance content, structure, and assessment to ensure alignment with professional standards and evolving student needs.
- Use technology effectively, including virtual learning environments (VLEs), to create engaging and accessible learning experiences.
- Prepare and deliver both face-to-face and online sessions, ensuring high-quality materials are available for students.
- Assess and provide constructive feedback on student work, including homework and mock exams, supporting their academic progression.
- Identify and respond to the needs of individual students, offering tailored academic and pastoral support.
- Proactively monitor and manage student attendance, engagement, and performance, ensuring compliance with LSBF policies and systems.
- Act as a mentor, coaching students on effective study practices and exam preparation.
- Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning and programme delivery.
- Share resources and best practices with colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Participate in projects related to content development, teaching enhancement, and new initiatives to meet organisational goals.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including attendance monitoring, examinations, student progress tracking, and reporting.
- Address issues affecting course delivery and escalate complex problems as needed, maintaining accountability for quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with institutional protocols and contribute to accreditation processes and reporting requirements.
- Support student recruitment efforts by participating in open days, webinars, blog authoring and other promotional activities.
- Engage in initiatives to improve student retention and satisfaction, contributing to LSBF’s reputation and sustainability.
- Commit to ongoing professional development, including achieving relevant teaching qualifications if not already held.
- Demonstrate adaptability by taking on evolving responsibilities, to align with organisational needs.
- Be prepared to maintain flexibility in working hours, recognising that most teaching currently takes place during evenings and weekends, with a readiness to adapt to scheduling needs as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management to meet evolving organisational needs.
- Prioritise health and safety, adhering to statutory obligations and LSBF’s internal policies.
Requirements
- Professional qualifications relevant to the courses taught (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW).
- Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, PGCHE).
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent.
- Strong technical expertise in professional qualification standards.
- Proven ability to deliver engaging and inclusive teaching and assessment.
- Proficiency in digital tools for education, including virtual learning environments (VLEs).
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative mindset, with a focus on sharing resources and supporting team success.
- Experience in business development or contributing to programme growth.
- Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in professional qualifications.
- Experience in curriculum development and supporting student success.
- Demonstrates professionalism, credibility, and commitment to excellence.
- Self-motivated, with a student-centric approach to work.
- Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and guide colleagues and students.
- Problem-solving and time-management skills, capable of working in a dynamic environment.
Skills
- Exam-focused teaching
- Academic support
- Teaching ACCA modules (FA, FR, SBR)
- Student-centric approach
- Technical expertise
- Engaging learners (classroom and online)
- Diverse and inclusive teaching methods
- Content review and enhancement
- Effective technology use (VLEs)
- Face-to-face and online session delivery
- Assessment and feedback
- Individual student needs identification
- Student monitoring (attendance, engagement, performance)
- Mentoring and coaching
- Collaboration with academic and administrative teams
- Resource sharing and best practice dissemination
- Content development
- Teaching enhancement
- Administrative task assistance
- Problem escalation
- Institutional protocol compliance
- Accreditation process contribution
- Student recruitment support
- Student retention and satisfaction initiatives
- Professional development
- Adaptability
- Flexibility in working hours
- Health and safety adherence
Location
- Hybrid, Moorgate Campus
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Maternity Cover
Experience Level
- Dependent on experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience in professional qualifications
Education Level
- Professional qualifications relevant to the courses taught (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)
- Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, PGCHE)
- Fellowship of Advance HE (HEA) or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- £42,000 - £50,000
About the Company
- Global University Systems
- London School of Business and Finance (LSBF)
