Level 1 Academic Studies Lecturer

Application Deadline: 5 June 2026

Department: Academic Studies

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: Assistant Dean of Academic Studies

Compensation: £34,789 - £43,139 / year

Description

Job Title: Level 1 Academic Studies Lecturer Department: Academic Studies
Salary: £34,789 - £43,139 per year
Job type: Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week


Due to growing numbers of 16–18-year-old students, we are currently in the process of recruiting an exceptional Academic Studies Teacher to join our Academic Studies team at the City of Liverpool College, based out of our Clarence Street Campus. We are actively searching for a dynamic and motivated individual who possesses a strong passion for providing exceptional educational experiences to students.  
The successful candidate will be able to deliver outstanding lessons to our Level 1 students, in preparation for Level 2 study programmes, subjects will include Social Science, Science and Business studies.  

Responsible to: Assistant Dean of Academic Studies

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
3. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
4. To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective management of the learning process.
5. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students and encourage independence and student autonomy.
6. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident, and valued.
7. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication, and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
8. To set, mark and record work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies.
9. To track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies
10. To provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences.
11. To be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and to play and appropriate part in their implementation.
12. Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication and overcome barriers.
13. To liaise with Assistant Dean in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches which will enable curriculum areas to achieve high standards and value added.
14. To liaise with Assistant Dean and curriculum teams in contributing to the administration necessary to support the teaching, learning and assessment within the subject area.
15. To work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional Digital, English and Maths skills for development within the subject area.
16. To review own professional development needs and to participate fully in future training and development.
17. To communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parents’ Evening, Welcome Evenings, events, and open evenings.
18. To ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures.
19. To provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience.
20. To ensure learners are supported with a well prepared VLE and resources for independent study.
21. A knowledge and appreciation of the different needs of learners and effective strategies to ensure all learners make progress. 

Generic Duties: 

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are always maintained.
3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
4. To support cross college actives as required the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
5. To understand roles and responsibilities around safeguarding all learners. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

1. Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in or related degree.
2. Successful recent previous teaching experience with students aged 16-18 years old.
3. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College.
4. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Management & Professional.
5. Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
6. Minimum of Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy.
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team
8. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.
9. Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance
10. Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery.
11. Outstanding teacher who is student centred
12. A recognised Teaching qualification

Desirable:

1. Knowledge and understanding gained from previous experience in delivering on entry level and Level 1 Programmes
2. Experience and understanding of ALPS and / or similar platforms and value added as progress measures.
3. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers.
4. Experience with awarding body verification and standardisation.
5. Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Spanish, French or Portuguese

Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged. 

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
 
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.  Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance 60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day

Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Employee Benefits Platform  As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.

Health and Wellbeing As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules
as well as daily wellbeing tips.

You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.

Travel We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.  
Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College BenefitsOur excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.