Lecturer in Community Youth and Families Job Description.

Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Bradford, Leicester, London, and Manchester is looking for a Business Lecturer with HE experience.

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world-class education. Taught programs, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population being over 3000.

Our core values are important because

1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.

2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.

3. We foster excellence, innovation, and creativity.

4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality, and the breaking down of barriers to success.

5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students, and our partners.

Job Overview:

Scholars School System is seeking to appoint an experienced Lecturer in Community Youth and Families to support the delivery of a new undergraduate programme. The successful candidate will have a strong emphasis on teaching, learning and related activities to support student academic success related to community engagement, youth development, social policy, and youth leadership.

The Lecturer will collaborate with colleagues across the institution to enhance academic standards, support student progression, and contribute to the school’s strategic aims and values of inclusion, integrity, and professional development

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across a range of modules in Community Youth and Family Studies.
• Support students’ academic and professional development through teaching, supervision, and pastoral care.
• Act as a module lead or deputy, ensuring academic excellence and compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Develop innovative and inclusive teaching resources, including digital and experiential learning materials.
• Integrate real-world case studies, policy analysis, and applied projects into learning and assessment.
• Contribute to curriculum development to reflect current practice, research, and sector priorities in youth and family work.
• Engage in research, scholarship, or professional practice to inform teaching and maintain subject expertise.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective programme delivery and student support across campuses.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of teaching, learning, and student engagement.
• Undertake administrative and committee responsibilities as required to support academic operations.

Person Specification:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Community Youth Work, Family Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline
• Professional qualification in Youth or Family Work
• PhD or EdD in a relevant discipline (Desirable)
• Higher Education teaching qualification (PGCert, SFHEA, AFHEA, or FHEA)
• Relevant professional registration or membership (e.g., JNC-recognised Youth Worker status) – Desirable

Skills Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience teaching, training, or professional practice in youth, family, or community work within the UK
• Experience of delivering learning in Higher Education
• Experience of module leadership and academic administration
• Experience developing or leading community or youth projects
• Experience integrating applied learning and reflective practice in teaching
• Proficiency in using virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle, Canvas), digital tools, and blended learning methodologies
• Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods, marking criteria, and feedback strategies that support student learning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to varied audiences

Benefits and Terms of Employment:

• The salary for this role ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 depending on the candidate’s level of experience.
• Up to £5k annual incentives (pro-rata) given quarterly on meeting KPIs and after successful completion of probation period
• Basic hours are 40 per week on site
• Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs
• Complimentary lunch provided on working days
• Where staff training, development or meeting trips are located at another campus, all travel expenses are reimbursed.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent.

Basic hours are 9am to 6pm onsite.

Join us in a vibrant academic environment that fosters growth and development for both staff and students. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team of educators.