Recruiting for Business Finance Lecturer and Module Leader
LCK Academy is seeking to appoint an outstanding Business Finance Lecturer and Module Leader to join its growing Higher Education team. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, student-focused academic to deliver high-quality teaching while leading designated modules across our business programmes.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary with opportunities for progression, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate, access to tailored CPD, leadership development and Advance HE support, a collaborative, inclusive and supportive academic culture, and the opportunity to help shape an ambitious Higher Education provider committed to widening participation and student success.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion & Ethos
LCK Academy is unapologetically proud of our stance: Zero Self Doubt, Zero Hardship. We are an inclusive environment built on empathy, action, and empowerment, grounded in the UK Quality Code and Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Job Description
Job Title
Business Finance Lecturer and Module Leader
Department
Academics
Reporting to
Head of Programme(s)
Hours
Full-time or Part-time
Location
Harrow, London
London's Community Kitchen Academy (LCKA)
LCKA provides students with Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Business and Hospitality Management in partnership with University Centre Somerset, as well as professional courses in Cookery and Digital Skills. LCKA courses provide students with a flexible pathway to the final year of a university degree. The LCKA ethos is zero self-doubt, zero hardship.
The Role
Working closely with the Head of Programme(s), you will contribute to curriculum development, academic quality, student success and continuous improvement. You will inspire students to develop the financial knowledge, analytical skills and commercial awareness required to make informed business decisions, evaluate organisational performance and support sustainable business growth.
Main Duties
Teaching & Learning
- Deliver engaging teaching across Business Finance, Accounting and related Business and Management modules at Levels 3–6.
- Lead designated modules, including planning, delivery, assessment, moderation and annual evaluation.
- Develop high-quality learning materials and assessments reflecting current developments in corporate finance, financial management, business accounting and financial decision-making.
- Support students in applying financial concepts to real-world business scenarios, including budgeting, financial analysis, investment appraisal and financial performance evaluation.
- Develop students' financial literacy, numerical confidence and analytical capabilities through practical exercises, case studies and applied learning.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student achievement and progression.
- Act as a Personal Tutor, providing academic guidance and pastoral support.
- Monitor student engagement and performance, implementing interventions where appropriate.
- Contribute to curriculum development, programme enhancement and validation activities.
- Participate in moderation, examination boards and quality assurance processes.
- Maintain subject expertise through scholarly activity and continuing professional development.
- Support recruitment, induction, open events and other institutional activities.
- Work collaboratively to promote an inclusive, supportive and high-performing academic environment.
Essential Criteria
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.
- Experience teaching in UK Higher Education or Further Education.
- Experience leading or coordinating academic modules.
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, budgeting, financial reporting and investment appraisal.
- Ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly and apply them to practical business and management contexts.
- Experience designing, delivering and assessing higher education modules.
- Strong numerical, analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
- Ability to engage students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, including those with varying levels of numerical confidence.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA), or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
- UK-recognised teaching qualification (PGCertHE, PGCHE or PGCE), or willingness to obtain one within 12 months.
Preferable Criteria
- Doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or a relevant discipline.
- Professional accounting or finance qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CFA or equivalent.
- Professional or consultancy experience in financial management, corporate finance, accounting, auditing or financial advisory services.
- Experience teaching finance and accounting to non-specialist students within Business and Management programmes.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, Excel and relevant accounting or financial analysis software.
- Experience using Moodle or other virtual learning environments.
- Experience contributing to curriculum design, validation or quality assurance.
- Knowledge of the UK Quality Code and Office for Students (OfS) regulatory framework.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties may be assigned in consultation with the postholder.
How to Apply
Email your CV and a short cover letter (max 2 pages) to marriam.mughees@lckacademy.org.uk. Include the job title "Business Finance Lecturer and Module Leader" in the email subject line. The recruitment process may close early if sufficient applications are received.