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Course Leader of Accounting

Spencer Clarke Group
Leyland Full-time GBP 33,166 – 51,691
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Course Leader of Accounting
Permanent | Full Time | Lancashire
Salary: Up to £51,691 per annum + £2,453 Course Leader Allowance
Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a highly successful and well-established Further Education college in Lancashire to recruit a Course Leader of Accounting on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting teacher or lecturer looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality teaching with curriculum leadership responsibilities within a successful Business department.

The Role
As Course Leader of Accounting, you will deliver engaging and effective Accounting lessons while leading the planning, development and quality assurance of Accounting programmes. You will play a key role in supporting student achievement, maintaining high academic standards and ensuring an exceptional learner experience.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Teaching and assessing Accounting programmes to a high standard

  • Leading course planning and curriculum development activities

  • Monitoring student progress and implementing timely interventions where required

  • Developing high-quality teaching and learning resources

  • Supporting student recruitment, marketing and stakeholder engagement activities

  • Leading standardisation and moderation processes

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to drive continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking to hear from candidates who have:
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related subject

  • A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DET or equivalent), or willingness to achieve one

  • Previous experience teaching Accounting within Further Education, Sixth Form or a similar setting

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • A commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning

  • The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential

What's on Offer? •
Salary up to £51,691 per annum
  • Additional Course Leader allowance of £2,453 per annum

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme

  • Extensive CPD and career development opportunities

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Permanent, full-time position


If you're an Accounting specialist looking for an exciting leadership opportunity within a thriving Further Education setting, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Spencer Clarke Group today.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

  • • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

  • You must have legal right to work in the UK

  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview



All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

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