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About the Role
The Lecturer – Professional Excellence Accelerator (PEA) is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and developmental support on the PEA across undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts. The postholder will support students in developing the academic, digital and professional skills required to succeed in UK higher education and to progress confidently through their degree programme. The role is particularly focused on supporting international students and other students in transition, helping them build confidence in academic conventions, communication, professional identity and independent learning.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging and inclusive teaching on the PEA across BSc and MSc cohorts.
- Teach sessions in areas such as transition to UK higher education, academic writing, critical reading, referencing, responsible AI use, digital fluency, presentation, reflective practice, and employability.
- Adapt delivery methods for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Create an active, supportive, and developmental learning environment.
- Deliver workshops, tutorials, and targeted interventions for students needing additional support.
- Support students in understanding academic expectations, study practices, and professional behaviors.
- Provide formative feedback on students’ academic and professional development.
- Offer tutorials, small-group support, or guidance sessions.
- Identify students at risk of disengagement or underperformance and refer concerns.
- Work with the Module Lead and support teams for early intervention and student success.
- Deliver teaching in line with agreed schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Use module materials effectively and contribute feedback.
- Maintain accurate attendance, participation, and engagement records.
- Carry out administrative tasks associated with teaching and student support.
- Support the effective use of Moodle/VLE and direct students to learning resources.
- Contribute to the consistent delivery of the PEA across cohorts.
- Participate in team meetings, standardization discussions, and staff development activities.
- Contribute feedback on student needs, engagement patterns, and module enhancement areas.
- Support module evaluation through student feedback and reflective review.
- Maintain awareness of good practice in higher education teaching, student transition, academic skills, and employability.
- Work collaboratively with the Module Lead, Programme Leaders, lecturers, and student support staff.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure PEA teaching supports students’ wider academic experience.
- Contribute to induction, orientation, and student engagement activities.
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, academic integrity, and student care.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and intercultural understanding.
- Engage in continuing professional development relevant to the role.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of the post.
Requirements
- Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check or overseas equivalent.
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (Education, Business/Management, Applied Linguistics/EAP, Academic Practice, or similar).
- For Level 6, a relevant Master’s degree and PhD or substantial teaching and research or industry experience at that level.
- Experience of teaching students in higher education.
- Experience of delivering academic skills, study skills, professional skills, employability, or transition support.
- Experience of supporting students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, including international students.
- Experience of designing teaching materials and learning activities.
- Experience of using Moodle or another VLE.
- Experience of monitoring student participation and providing academic support or intervention.
- Strong understanding of UK higher education expectations.
- Strong understanding of academic writing, critical thinking, referencing, academic integrity, and feedback.
- Understanding of the transition challenges faced by international students and non-traditional entrants.
- Knowledge of digital fluency and responsible AI use in academic and professional contexts.
- Understanding of employability and professional identity development.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes in higher education (Desirable).
- Familiarity with retention, continuation, and progression priorities (Desirable).
- Awareness of the needs of students transitioning from foundation or international pathways (Desirable).
- Ability to lead and coordinate a cross-programme developmental module.
- Ability to teach effectively across Level 4 and Level 7 contexts.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- Ability to identify student support needs and respond appropriately.
- Ability to analyse feedback and engagement data.
- High level of digital competence.
- Student-centred and supportive approach.
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity.
- Professional, collaborative, and flexible attitude.
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and continuous improvement.
- Strong sense of initiative and accountability.
Skills
- Academic writing
- Critical thinking
- Referencing
- Academic integrity
- Feedback and feedforward
- Digital fluency
- Responsible use of AI
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Administrative skills
- Teaching
- Student support
- Employability skills
- Transition support
- Moodle/VLE usage
- Data analysis
Location
- UHE Campuses
Work Type
- Fixed Term - Full Time
Experience Level
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Experience delivering academic, study, professional, employability, or transition support
- Experience supporting diverse student backgrounds
- Experience designing teaching materials
- Experience using VLEs
- Experience monitoring student participation
- Experience teaching in Business, Management, Marketing, Project Management or related professional subject areas (Desirable)
- Experience in partner-delivery or collaborative provision (Desirable)
- Experience in coaching, mentoring or employability-focused support (Desirable)
Education Level
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Master’s degree and PhD or equivalent experience (for Level 6)
- Formal teaching qualification PGCHE or Registered Practitioner of Advance HE (Desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive
About the Company
- Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity
- Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.