Lecturer in Business

Lecturer in Business

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 April 2026


• Salary: £31,106.33 to £37,870.56 per year


• Additional salary information: From £31,106.33 (unqualified) - £37,870.56 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above). Depending on qualifications and expertise.


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 05 May 2026


• Location: Luton, Bedfordshire


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: West Herts College


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 3307W

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced individual to teach on our FE Business provision at our Barnfield Campus in Luton.

We are looking for a professional individual who is ready to provide innovative and dynamic teaching to meet the needs of young people and prepare them for the next stage of their life.

The successful candidate will be someone with up-to-date industry knowledge and an understanding of students in the FE sectors. You will be capable of developing a wide range of learning materials which engage and motivate a diverse group of students with differing needs.

A relevant Business degree or above is essential, BTEC teaching experience and exam preparation is desirable although training can be provided to the right candidate. You will be required to teach a range of business content across different levels within the curriculum, examples include Personal and Business Finance, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, Principles of Management and Business Decision Making.

You will be expected to manage student's key performance indicators and to work with the Head of School and Coordinator to support learners' achievement and progression. You will also be working closely with FE tutors to improve internal progression and with local employers to provide work-based learning experiences and GAP opportunities.

Applicants must be strong team players and individuals with a pro-active approach to work. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a forward-thinking individual with innovative ways of working with students.

The team and our learners already benefit from excellent links with the local employers and opportunities to further these links is always welcomed.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week at our Luton campus.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 18th May 2026.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on , or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced individual to teach on our FE Business provision at our Barnfield Campus in Luton.

We are looking for a professional individual who is ready to provide innovative and dynamic teaching to meet the needs of young people and prepare them for the next stage of their life.

The successful candidate will be someone with up-to-date industry knowledge and an under-standing of students in the FE sectors. You will be capable of developing a wide range of learning materials which engage and motivate a diverse group of students with differing needs.

A relevant Business degree or above is essential, BTEC teaching experience and exam preparation is desirable although training can be provided to the right candidate. You will be required to teach a range of business content across different levels within the curriculum, examples include Personal and Business Finance, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, Principles of Management and Business Decision Making.

You will be expected to manage student's key performance indicators and to work with the Head of School and Coordinator to support learners' achievement and progression. You will also be working closely with FE tutors to improve internal progression and with local employers to provide work-based learning experiences and GAP opportunities.

Applicants must be strong team players and individuals with a pro-active approach to work. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be a forward-thinking individual with innovative ways of working with students.

The team and our learners already benefit from excellent links with the local employers and opportunities to further these links is always welcomed.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week at our Luton campus., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.