A-Level Psychology Lecturer

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious college in Liverpool seeks an A-Level Psychology Lecturer to join their Academic Studies department. The role involves delivering engaging lessons, supporting student development, and contributing to curriculum planning. With competitive salary and extensive benefits including generous leave, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Competitive salary

Employee Benefits Platform

Wellbeing support services

Excellent pension provision

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) in a related field.
• Recent experience teaching A-Level Psychology or Sociology.
• Minimum Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality lessons for A-Level Psychology.
• Monitor and assess student performance while providing feedback.
• Engage and motivate students to achieve their academic goals.

Skills

Teaching experience with 16-18 year olds

Curriculum planning and development

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Ability to set high standards

Education

Level 6 Degree or equivalent

Job description

A-Level Psychology Lecturer

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

Department: Academic Studies

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: GBP 33,451 - GBP 41,480 / year

Description

To contribute to achieving excellence in teaching and learning through innovative and excellent practice. You will be expected to create effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment. Enthusing students by making the subject content relevant and current with a strong link to employers
and the local economy. You will be required to monitor each student's academic performance and provide feedback for improvements, supervise and motivate students to achieve their academic and personal goals.
"We offer a range of courses within the social sciences GCSE Sociology and Psychology as well as at AS/A2, it is our most
popular A level subjects and we have multiple groups. Specific experience of previously delivering AS/A2 Psychology would
be an advantage and we would welcome applicants who could also deliver Sociology/Criminology".

Key Responsibilities

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all
aspects of College life.
2. To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
3. To be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
4. To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective management of the learning process
5. Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate
students and encourage independence and student autonomy
6. Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued
7. Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour,

Generic Duties:

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation
in all aspects of College life.
2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working
practices are maintained at all times.
3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
4. To support cross college actives as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
5. To understand roles and responsibilities around safeguarding all learners.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

1. Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in related degree
2. Successful recent previous teaching experience with 16-18 year olds
3. Excellent computer literacy - ability to use the current IT programs of the College
4. Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery
5. Knowledge and understanding gained from previous experience in delivering the BTEC and/or
   A level specifications (Psychology/Sociology)
6. Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
7. Minimum of Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy .
8. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team
9. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
10. Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance
11. Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery
12. Outstanding teacher who is student centred

Desirable:

1. Experience and understanding of ALPS and value added as progress measures
2. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
3. . Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani,
   Tigrinya, Spanish, French or Portuguese
4. To have experience as a subject examiner

Benefits

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development.

These include:

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.