A Level Psychology

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Part Time A Level Lecturer in Psychology. The role involves delivering high-quality education, managing learning programs, and providing academic support to students. Strong candidates will have relevant teaching qualifications and previous experience in A-Level courses. The college is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Applications close on 22nd January 2026, with interviews scheduled for 6th February 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching A-Level Psychology courses.
• Ability to develop and manage lesson plans and assessments.
• Strong organizational skills to track student progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver A-Level Psychology lectures and support students academically.
• Plan and manage courses, ensuring curriculum meets standards.
• Conduct assessments and provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain high teaching standards and monitor student attendance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Curriculum development

Assessment methods

Student engagement

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a part time A Level Lecturer in Psychology

Closing Date for applications is: 22nd January 2026

Interview will be held on: 6th February 2026

Aims of Job / Job Purpose

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College’s aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Required to teach on AS & A-Level Psychology programmes.
• Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include schemes of work, curriculum development and regular review meetings).
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining efficient group size targets.
• Act as a course leader, providing learners with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs and reporting at exam boards.
• To carry out formative and summative assessments including: initial assessment, controlled assignments, setting homework and providing timely feedback on the learning experience.
• Undertake open evenings and other extra‑curricular activities.
• Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans and electronic assessment plans.
• Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality and student behaviour.
• Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal and External Verification).
• Be compliant with equality and diversity in teaching and learning.
• Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
• Ensure In Attendance time is carried out to meet the needs of the students' and divisional priorities.
• Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
• Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
• Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
• Staff are personal tutorsconstraints? to groups and are responsible for completing ILPs, monitoring student progress, delivering tutorial programmes, liaising with parents, carers and employers (where applicable), monitoring attendance and punctuality, providing pastoral care, arranging additional support, assisting in UCAS application and references and support the election of course student reps.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.

The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5‑year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.ERM? Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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