Business Teacher

Working hours: 8 hours per week (one or two evenings each week and all day on alternate Saturdays)

Start Date: September 2025

Who we are: Oxford International 

Oxford International Education Group is a renowned institution dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences to international students. With a global presence and a commitment to academic excellence, we strive to empower students to achieve their full potential and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world. We are proud of our culture and have recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work ©! 

Job purpose 

UHE UK offers undergraduate programmes for students with University of Roehampton and includes modules to develop their academic skills and communications as well as academic subject knowledge. The courses are delivered using a blended approach which caters for no traditional students who need a flexible approach to studying. 

Teachers deliver lessons that prepare students fully for their university programme as well as preparing students for master’s programmes. The lessons adopt an interactive, student-centred approach. Lessons are a combination of face to face delivery and on-line delivery and have elements of both asynchronous and synchronous learning that makes full use of the latest technology in order to provide students with a varied, lively and purposeful experience.

Main duties and responsibilities 

• To be responsible for teaching, assessment, marking, academic development, module leadership, and scholarship in a variety of business modules from Levels 3-6.
• To deliver academic subject specific modules in one or various courses in business to students from different educational and cultural backgrounds at one or various levels of study from level 3, level 4, and Level 6.
• Remain sensitive to the expectations of different students whilst encouraging an open and questioning approach to learning that leads students to become independent learners
• Provide academic support for students, as appropriate, through consultations and tutorials, demonstrating a willingness to offer extra advice outside normal class hours
• Develop and maintain an encouraging classroom environment in person and on line in which accepted rules of behaviour are consistently applied
• Select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials appropriate for the students and contribute relevant materials to the to the teachers’ shared resource drive
• Assess students throughout their modules, regularly creating, providing and marking both formative and summative evaluations
• Provide detailed oral and written feedback to students and other stakeholders, for example, the Programme Lead and Campus Director, as required
• Carry out administrative and record-keeping tasks associated with teaching and assessment (e.g., accurate attendance records, student progress reports, test invigilation)
• Using the course descriptor write a scheme of work, assessments and marking criteria to specified deadlines
• Populate the VLE (Moodle) with relevant materials for students to access 

Person specification 

Statutory requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Undergo an Enhanced DBS disclosure check or overseas equivalent 

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience in teaching business / economics / finance at Levels 3 to 6 in a higher education environment.
• Experience of online teaching
• Experience of a variety of teaching approaches.
• Experience of module design, leadership, curriculum development and quality assurance process and procedures.
• Proven industry experience in a relevant industry 

Qualifications

• Good Honours and Masters’ degrees in a relevant subject
• For level 6 a relevant masters and PhD or substantial teaching and research or industry experience at that level
• Formal teaching qualification PGCHE or Registered Practitioner of Advance HE. 

Other Skills and Experience

• Ability to teach and supervise students’ projects, labs and coursework up to master’s level.
• A flexible and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• An excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, work as part of a team, and take on and accept responsibility.
• Proven track record of publications in a relevant area related to course of study
• A full commitment to real-world research impact and innovation in a relevant area
• An ability to contribute to existing knowledge in a relevant area
• High level of IT skills in context of e-computing and learning. 

Personal Qualities

• Empathy with international students and an understanding of their needs
• Flexibility & adaptability
• Excellent communication skills, oral & written. Understanding of the higher education environment
• High level of IT skills             

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.  

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This role involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. 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.