Barnet and Southgate College
Main Grade Lecturer - Business
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Main Grade Lecturer - Business
Application Deadline: 25 July 2026
Department: Curriculum
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Boreham Wood Football Academy
Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year
Description
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
The Business, Travel and IT team is one of the most cohesive and consistently high-performing departments in the college. The team is forward-thinking, employment-focused and committed to ensuring every learner leaves with more than just a qualification. If you are looking for a place where your industry knowledge is valued, your development is supported and your contribution makes a visible difference, this is it.
Are you passionate about business education and excited by the opportunity to teach within a dynamic football academy setting? Boreham Wood Football Academy provides learners with a distinctive environment where academic study, professional standards, personal development and sporting ambition come together. If you are committed to helping young people build the knowledge, confidence and employability skills they need for their next steps, we would love to hear from you.
As a Business Lecturer at Boreham Wood Football Academy, you will support learners aged 16 and above to develop strong business knowledge alongside the wider skills needed to progress in sport, employment, apprenticeships or higher education. You will bring business concepts to life through relevant, practical and engaging teaching that connects classroom learning with real-world careers and learner aspirations.
This is an opportunity to be part of a focused academy model where education and football work together to raise ambition, strengthen discipline and support progression. You will work closely with colleagues to create a purposeful learning experience that helps learners understand the business side of sport, develop professional behaviours and prepare confidently for their future pathways.
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Key Responsibilities
What You'll Bring
We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who are ready to learn, grow and make a genuine difference to the learners they work with.
Essential
- A Level 3 or above qualification in Business, Travel, Tourism or a related subject area
- Experience in the business or travel sector, a teaching setting, or both
- Experience working collaboratively within teams
- Strong IT skills and excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
- A professional, approachable manner and commitment to learner outcomes
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
Even Better If You Have...
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject area
- A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Teaching experience at any level
- Knowledge of current trends and changes within the business or travel sector
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Ability to manage data and make informed, data-driven decisions
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Please refer to attached JD
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
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Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go! A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
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