A Level Lecturer in Social Science

Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated A Level Lecturer in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology to join their expanding Social Science department. This role is perfect for passionate educators who want to make a significant impact on students' futures. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching and assessment, course leadership, and supporting learners' progress. Enjoy a supportive work environment with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays, enhancing your work-life balance. If you have a relevant degree and teaching qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of social scientists.

Benefits

Opportunity to work from home on Fridays

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant Degree or equivalent qualification to at least Level 6.
• Teaching Qualification to the required national standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering teaching, learning, and assessment for college programmes.
• Assessing learners' work against appropriate awarding body criteria.

Skills

Teaching

Psychology

Sociology

Criminology

Assessment

Course Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification

Teaching Qualification

Level 2 qualification in English

Level 2 qualification in Mathematics

ITQ qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Our Social Science department is expanding, and we are excited to announce that we are looking for an additional team member to join as an A Level Lecturer in Psychology, Sociology & Criminology.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced candidate to join our dedicated team. Join us in shaping the future of our students and making a lasting impact at Macclesfield College!

The Role:

Full Time or Part Time considered.

We have exciting opportunities to join the team to deliver the Social Science A Level Pathway, comprising Psychology, Sociology & Criminology.

The role involves marketing, delivery, and assessment of the Social Sciences Pathway A Level. You will also have some course leadership and internal verification responsibilities.

Suitable applicants must possess a relevant Degree or equivalent qualification to at least Level 6, a Teaching Qualification to the required national standards, a Level 2 qualification in English, Mathematics, and ITQ, or a willingness to work towards these qualifications in a timely manner.

Successful applicants will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within an FE environment.

Main Duties for this role include:

1. Planning teaching, learning, and assessment for college programmes using the appropriate college format to ensure effective learning.
2. Delivering teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard to achieve high success rates.
3. Assessing learners' work accurately, both formatively and summatively, against appropriate awarding body criteria to ensure learners achieve their qualifications.
4. Using all appropriate resources effectively to ensure positive learning outcomes and high professional standards.
5. Supporting learners' progress through personal tutoring and parent/careers evenings to help learners achieve their full potential and progress appropriately.

Does Macclesfield College sound like the perfect working environment for you?

For starters, we offer the opportunity to work from home on Fridays to enhance your work-life balance.

Check out our benefits on our website to find out more!

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• Proof of Identity.
• A minimum of two professional referees covering a five-year period.
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities requiring adjustments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 requires us to carry out an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This helps identify any incidents or issues to explore at interview. Once shortlisted, this search will be carried out for all interview candidates.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

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