"FE Sessional Lecturer in Accounting"

University of Derby Buxton is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.

About the Role: The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality teaching of the Level 4 AAT qualification to a small, focused group of learners in their second year of study. Delivery will take place on Wednesday evenings at our Buxton campus. This position is a fixed-term post for 10 months, and will include responsibility for teaching the Management Accounting: Decision and Control module. You will join a small but high-performing and supportive team, renowned for achieving consistently strong outcomes that exceed national benchmarks. Our provision spans AAT Levels 2 to 4, with delivery offered both online and face-to-face, reflecting our commitment to flexible and inclusive learning. Actual hours and days will be described in a ‘Schedule of Work’. Salary: £24.59 per teaching hour in vocational FE for unqualified teachers or £26.53 per teaching hour in vocational FE for qualified teachers.

About You: As a valued member of the team, you will contribute to maintaining our excellent teaching standards, supporting learner progression, and helping students achieve their professional goals. This role is ideal for an individual with relevant professional or teaching experience who is passionate about accounting education and enjoys working in a collaborative, learner-centred environment. To be successful in this role, you will hold a Level 4 vocational accounting qualification (such as AAT Level 4) and either hold or be working towards a recognised teaching qualification. Ideally, you will bring prior experience of delivering the AAT Level 4 qualification, with a proven track record of positive learner outcomes. As the sole tutor for this course, you’ll need to be confident in planning and delivering engaging sessions, providing tailored support, and managing the full learner journey. You’ll also value being part of a high-performing, supportive team that shares your commitment to learner success.

Key Contact: For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Tim Binns, Operational Manager. For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

Important Information: The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.