Sessional Lecturer - Accounting (Specifically the ACCA Qualification)

South Thames College, Wandsworth

£41.32 - £49.71 per hour

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

The School of Employability at South Thames College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Sessional Lecturer to take responsibility for high quality delivery of student learning and assessment for the ACCA qualification to adult students on professional programmes, maintaining high standards of learning and teaching to meet the expectations of the College, student cohorts and the awarding bodies.

Where required, you will be a Course Leader for a cohort of students within the curriculum area with responsibilities for managing individual student progress including attendance and punctuality and contribution to compliance with the quality assurance cycle for the college to assure learner success.

As our Lecturer, we would like you to have a successful record of teaching ACCA and of continuing professional practice to ensure professional competence. You will hold a degree or post-graduate degree in Accounting and Finance and be an ACCA Qualified Member. With working knowledge from an accounting background, you will meet the standards specified by ACCA to teach on ACCA qualifications (Approval from ACCA is required).

With excellent IT skills, particularly in accounting related software e.g. Sage, Excel Spreadsheets, you will be able to work under strict deadlines. You will be a strong communicator, able to communicate effectively at all levels and use initiative, organise and prioritise.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st May 2026.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.