Lecturer in Foundation Year - Law in London

Salary: £42,663 - £49,399 per annum + £4000 London Weighting

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Lecturer/Programme Leader

School: Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology

This role will require a presence of at least 3-4 days a week on our Stratford, London campus, with 1 day working from home to suit the student timetable. You may be required to be on campus 5 days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements.

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education, by leading the thoughtful integration of AI into teaching and learning and equipping our students to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

About our School of Foundation Year - Social Sciences and Applied Technology

This School plays a vital role in helping students take their first steps into higher education, building the confidence, knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed on their chosen degree programme. Our Foundation Year programmes prepare students for progression onto a wide range of undergraduate courses across the Social Sciences and STEM disciplines, including Law, Criminology, Psychology and Computing.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to play a key role in supporting students at the start of their higher education journey, helping them develop the academic confidence, critical thinking and legal awareness needed to progress successfully onto undergraduate study. We are looking for candidates with an undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent) and a genuine commitment to widening participation and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and student-centred teaching both face-to-face and online across Foundation Year modules.
• Create supportive learning environments that encourage participation, confidence and academic development.
• Provide high-quality academic support through tutorials, office hours and one-to-one guidance.
• Act as a module leader where required, ensuring the quality, consistency and continuous improvement of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Design, deliver and assess authentic assessments, providing timely, constructive and developmental feedback.
• Support students in developing core academic skills, including critical thinking, research, analysis, academic writing and independent learning.
• Identify and proactively support students who may be at risk of disengagement or non-submission through targeted interventions and follow-up activities.
• Deliver assessment support sessions, tutorials, assessment clinics and resit support workshops.
• Contribute to curriculum enhancement and the ongoing development of innovative teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Develop engaging digital learning resources, including interactive activities, videos, podcasts and online learning materials.
• Support student induction, orientation and welcome activities, both online and on campus.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the School to enhance student engagement, retention and progression.
• Act as a Personal Academic Coach (PAC), supporting students throughout their academic journey and helping them achieve their full potential.

About You:

You understand the challenges that can impact student engagement and success in higher education and are passionate about helping students develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to thrive. You'll be a supportive and student-focused educator who can create an inclusive learning environment and engage learners from a wide range of backgrounds.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Law (LLB or equivalent).
• Experience teaching Law within Higher Education, Further Education or a professional learning environment.
• A recognised Higher Education teaching qualification and/or Advance HE Fellowship (FHEA/SFHEA), or a willingness to achieve this within 12 months of appointment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and a commitment to enhancing teaching practice.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree in Law or a related discipline.
• Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) qualification or other relevant professional legal qualification.
• Experience teaching Foundation Year, Access to HE or academic skills provision.
• An interest in AI in education, innovative pedagogies and student success initiatives.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits.

Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 8th November

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.