Sessional Lecturer - Level 5 Associate CIPD

Position: Sessional Lecturer - Level 5 Associate - (CIPD)
South Thames College is seeking a qualified and experienced Lecturer to lead, teach and assess the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. The role involves delivering the programme through blended and online approaches, using online assessment workbooks and assessments.

You will be responsible for planning and preparing modules, delivering engaging teaching sessions, conducting tutorials, assessing and marking student work, and supporting learners throughout the programme. Keeping up to date with developments in the curriculum and integrating new knowledge into your teaching will also be essential.

Our ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, a recognised CIPD qualification, and a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards). You should have demonstrable experience teaching CIPD qualifications, a strong understanding of the Level 5 curriculum, and experience delivering online or blended programmes. Experience in tutoring and supporting adult learners, including setting and monitoring targets and reviewing progress, is essential.

With relevant experience of working as a leader or manager in a commercial/business setting, you will ideally hold an assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA), have experience of assessing via an online portal and have a high level of computer literacy, including familiarity with Blackboard or alternative virtual learning environments and other Information and Learning Technology resources in Teaching and Learning.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 18th March 2026.

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. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

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