Sessional Lecturer - Accounting (AAT Level 4 Dipl

The role is to teach 1 day a week (5.5 hours) for 32 weeks.

The School of Employability at South Thames College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accounting lecturer to teach AAT Accounting (specifically the level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting) ensuring the success of students studying for professional career development qualifications.

You’ll take responsibility for high quality delivery of student learning and assessment for the AAT level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting to adult students on professional programmes, maintaining high standards of learning and teaching to meet the expectations of the College, student cohorts and the awarding bodies.

We’d like you to hold a degree or post-graduate degree in Accounting and Finance, hold professional level qualifications in AAT or ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) and have working knowledge from an accounting background. With a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards), you’ll have a successful record of teaching AAT in accounting and meet the standards specified by AAT to teach on AAT qualifications (approval from AAT is required).

You’ll have excellent IT skills, particularly in accounting related software e.g. Sage, Excel Spreadsheets, able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. You’ll be a strong communicator, able to communicate effectively at all levels and able to use initiative, organise and prioritise.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12th June 2025. 

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.