Sessional Lecturer - Business

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

Here at Kingston College, we are seeking a Lecturer to teach GCSE Business predominantly to students aged 16-19 years of age.

You will teach on one or more of the courses provided or serviced by the school and contribute to the development of existing and new provision and the implementation of flexible and cost-effective teaching and learning styles. As an academic tutor for the GCSE course, you will prepare students for exams, mark class work, homework and mock exams and monitor students and curriculum development.

We’re looking for someone who has excellent teaching skills in GCSE Business, has energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education and be able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress.

We would like you to be hardworking and flexible, be able to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning and be receptive to new ideas and initiatives with a creative approach to problem solving.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 17th June 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.