Part Time | Permanent | £20,367 - £29,237 Per Annum (Pro rata of £25,856 - £37,130) Who we are At City College Plymouth you will be joining a college that is proud of its culture, where our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity are there to nurture and support a passion for teaching and learning, enriching our community through knowledge, experience and skills enabling every student to be the best they can be. At City College Plymouth, one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, we are going through a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We pride ourselves on delivering a learning environment and organisational culture that impact positively on the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enables all our students and staff to achieve their full potential. The Role As an Accounting Lecturer, you will play a key role in guiding adult learners through AAT courses from Level 2 to Level 4. This role is ideal for someone passionate about accounting education and committed to supporting students' academic and professional growth. A suitable accounting qualification to meet the requirement to deliver AAT courses is required, along with relevant experience in accounting or finance. Your day will be varied, as you’ll deliver engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions tailored to adult learners. With a focus on building a strong grasp of accounting principles, you’ll adapt your teaching to suit diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive environment. Beyond teaching, you’ll create innovative resources and assessments to simplify complex concepts and ensure students gain practical, workplace-ready skills. By incorporating real-world examples, you’ll bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll provide one-on-one guidance to support students through challenges and help them reach their potential, offering constructive feedback and encouragement. If you are enthusiastic about adult education and eager to make a positive impact on the future of accounting professionals, this role provides a rewarding opportunity to make a difference. What Will You Bring to the Role Encouraging: Making others feel encouraged, valued and respected. Remaining kind and warm. Building rapport through warm and active listening, whilst keeping interactions constructive, even in challenging situations. Organising: Structuring and organising workload with self-discipline, planning and consideration. Being controlled and thoughtful when arranging activities and scheduling tasks. Interacting: adapting your approach to meet the level and manage the behaviour of the student. Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment to motivate students to achieve their best. Effective interaction skills help teachers create a classroom where all students feel valued and included. Coping: Coping well in pressurised situations, ability to remain calm when faced with a challenging situation. Ability to work within a fast-paced environment. Interviews are currently planned to take place on the 29th of November. Communications will be sent to successful candidates closer to the time. Benefits City College Plymouth will offer you; Holiday: 50 days including bank holidays and College Closure over Christmas. (Pro Rata as appropriate) Career development opportunities. Generous contributions towards your pension. Free tea, coffee and lunch in our dedicated staff lounge. How we recruit We aim to recruit based on potential, not experience. We are interested in seeing your behaviours in action and how they will help you become successful at City College Plymouth, giving everyone the opportunity to show their potential, regardless of background or experience. After completing our online application form, you will be asked to complete an online assessment within a few days of this Vacancy closing. This assessment asks you no questions at all. Instead, it observes your behaviour and natural strengths in action, with a series of engaging, intuitive tasks. You will receive a report outlining your behaviours once you have completed the assessment, regardless of whether you progress to the next stage or not, providing you with some feedback. The College reserves the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications have been received. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £25,856.00-£37,130.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
