Lecturer in AAT - 0.8fte

Job Title:Lecturer in AAT - 0.8fte

Department:Apprenticeships

Salary:£24,480 – £36,069 per annum (actual salary) subject to a progression criteria*

Contract:Part Time, Permanent

Hours:29.6 hours per week

Annual Leave:45 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Pension:Teachers’ Pension Scheme

*The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

The Role

Are you an experienced accountancy professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our team as a Lecturer in Accounts and use your expertise to teach and mentor AAT Level 4 learners and apprentices. You'll help shape future talent while working in a supportive environment that values innovation, professional development and learner success.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning on AAT Level 4 and accountancy apprenticeship programmes.
• Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications, apprenticeship standards and career goals.
• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons using a variety of teaching methods.
• Monitoring learner progress and providing timely feedback, coaching and pastoral support.
• Maintaining accurate learner records and contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

Please see the person specification for full details – Lecturer - AAT

Qualifications

• Hold an AAT Qualification up to Level 4.
• Hold a PGCE/Cert Ed or be willing to work towards one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Relevant Degree or equivalent - Desirable.

Experience

• Experience of teaching AAT qualifications (Levels 2, 3 and 4).
• Experience of delivering Finance Apprenticeships – Desirable.
• Experience of delivering teaching, learning and assessment activities.
• Experience of assessing learner knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Skills & Knowledge

• Current knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and its impact on teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver high-quality teaching materials, including effective use of learning technologies.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership.
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days.
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme – College Extras
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Dawn Longmore, Assistant Principal – Apprenticeships on dawn.longmore@northernskills.co.uk

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the Northeast, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Ifyou’resuccessful,you’llbe requiredto completethorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe andappropriate conductin line withCollegepolicies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, relatedexceptionsand further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates toidentifyany safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.