Study Skills Lecturer – Higher Education

About the role

We are looking for a Study Skills Lecturer to join our growing team and help students develop the academic abilities they need for success. You will work on‑site in Leeds (or Manchester) delivering a range of skill‑building sessions across English, numeracy, research, digital and critical thinking.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions that develop students' academic skills.
• Create assessments, mark work and ensure learning outcomes are met.
• Provide personalised feedback and academic guidance.
• Contribute to programme design, development, review and enhancement across the Faculty.
• Participate in internal and external events such as open days, outreach activities and partner visits.
• Stay up‑to‑date with best practice in learning, teaching and educational technologies.
• Support the creation, application and dissemination of new knowledge in higher education practice.

Required profile

• Passion for education’s power to transform lives and ability to inspire students.
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (PhD desirable).
• Proven experience teaching in UK higher education and in widening‑access environments.
• Experience supervising student work and providing constructive feedback.
• Willingness to lead a specific area of literacy development (e.g., reading, writing, numeracy, digital skills, research).
• High level of digital literacy and strong communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain thorough student records.

Required skills

• Digital educational resources development
• Course design

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with additional leave for service.
• Tuition reimbursement and support for career‑development courses.
• Pension scheme and flexible benefits via salary sacrifice (cycle‑to‑work, health, dental, life assurance, etc.).
• Perks platform, employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and eyecare vouchers.
• Annual salary reviews, discretionary bonus and a £500 employee‑referral award.