Business Lecturer in Wigan

Description

Full time, Permernant and Fixed Term opportunities available

Application Deadline

7 August 2026

Department

Business

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation

£31,699 - £42,540 / year

Full time, Permernant and Fixed Term opportunities available

Make business real. Build confidence. Help students see where it can take them. Business is everywhere.

It shapes the jobs people do, the organisations they work in, the decisions they make and the opportunities they can access. Good business teaching helps students understand that world and see their place in it.

As our Business Lecturer, you’ll help students understand how organisations work, how decisions are made and how business knowledge can open doors to further study, university, apprenticeships and employment.

You’ll teach across Business programmes, bringing theory to life through current examples, employer insight, case studies, digital tools and practical activity. You’ll help students build knowledge, confidence and professional habits, not just complete assignments.

You may already be an experienced teacher. You may be a business professional who has trained, coached or supported others and is ready to move into education.

Either route is welcome.

What matters is that you can make business clear, relevant and engaging, and that you want students to leave with the confidence to take their next step.

What you'll do

• Teach Business across a range of programmes and levels.
• Plan lessons that are clear, engaging and connected to the real world.
• Use current business examples, case studies and practical activities to bring learning to life.
• Support students to develop confidence, employability and professional behaviours.
• Assess work and give feedback that helps students improve.
• Monitor attendance, progress and achievement, taking early action where needed.
• Support students with progression into further study, higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, course review and quality improvement.
• Work with colleagues, employers and support teams to strengthen the student experience.
• Support open events, recruitment activity and wider college activity when needed.

What you'll bring

• A degree or relevant professional qualification in Business or a closely related subject.
• Current and relevant knowledge of Business.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, mentoring or supporting others to learn.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Level 2 English and maths, or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organisation and digital skills.
• Confidence assessing work and giving constructive feedback.
• The ability to support students with different starting points and needs.
• Experience teaching Business at Level 3 or above would be helpful.
• Recent business or commercial experience would be an advantage.

What You're Like

• Relevant. You connect business theory with what is happening in the world now.
• Clear. You explain ideas in a way students can understand and use.
• Supportive. You help students build confidence while keeping expectations high.
• Practical. You use examples, activities and employer insight to make learning stick.
• Organised. You keep lessons, assessment and student progress on track.
• Inclusive. You want every student to feel they belong and can achieve.
• Curious. You keep your business knowledge current.
• Ambitious for learners. You want students to progress and see what is possible.

Essentials

• You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
• You’re committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• You can work across our sites and deliver online where required.
• You’re flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when assessments, events or college activity require it.
• You’re willing to achieve a recognised teaching qualification if you do not already hold one.

Why work with us

A good accounting teacher can change how a learner sees themselves.

Someone who thought they were "not a numbers person" starts to understand the logic behind bookkeeping. A learner who lacked confidence begins to trust their calculations. An apprentice connects classroom learning with the finance tasks they complete at work. A student sees a route into a career they had not thought was possible.

At Wigan & Leigh College, you’ll help create those moments.

You’ll work with learners who are developing practical, professional skills that employers value. You’ll help them prepare for AAT assessments, but also for the expectations of real finance roles: accuracy, deadlines, judgement, communication and attention to detail.

You’ll be part of a college that values technical and professional education. We’ll support you to develop as a teacher, keep your industry knowledge current and help learners move confidently into their next step.

This is a role for someone who understands that accounting is not just about numbers. It is about helping people make sense of information, make good decisions and build futures with strong professional skills.

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Support to gain a teaching qualification
• Ongoing professional and industry development
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across departments
• Leadership pathways

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