FE Lecturer in Business and Leadership

Location : Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY with travel to Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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 further education provider.  

The Business and Leadership team plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, employer-responsive apprenticeship and professional training. We specialise in leadership and management development, including the delivery of the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship and ILM-accredited qualifications, helping learners and professionals advance their careers.

Our department is proud to hold a “Good” rating from Ofsted (2024), reflecting our commitment to excellence in teaching, learner support, and employer collaboration. As a WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence, we contribute nationally to the advancement of skills education and work closely with employers to ensure our provision is relevant, impactful, and aligned with industry needs.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated FE Lecturer to join our Business and Leadership team, supporting the planning and delivery of the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship and a suite of ILM-accredited short courses.

This is a part-time opportunity (21 hours per week) that includes regular travel to visit apprentices in their workplaces, alongside scheduled teaching on Mondays at our Derby Campus.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, coaching apprentices in both on- and off-the-job learning, and ensuring high standards of progress tracking and mentoring. Whether in the classroom, online, or in the workplace, your role will be pivotal in helping learners succeed and grow into confident, skilled professionals.

On appointment, the job title for this role will be FE Business and Leadership Instructor/Mentor.

About You

We are seeking a qualified professional with significant industrial experience in an operational management role and a strong background in teaching business management or leadership at Level 5. The ideal candidate will hold the essential qualifications outlined in the job description and demonstrate a proven ability to engage learners effectively, fostering high-quality learning outcomes and an exceptional educational experience.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Stephanie Traynor, Apprenticeship Operations Manager via s.traynor@derby.ac.uk 

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.

Please visit our website for more information.

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.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button above.

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