Lecturer in Psychology

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Discounts and benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking a Lecturer in Psychology to join the School of Health, Education and Care at the Watford campus. The role is full-time and on-site, focusing on delivering, planning, and assessing Psychology while embedding Health and Social Care elements and supporting learners through their entire programme.

The successful applicant will have a Psychology degree, with no prior teaching required as full training and CPD opportunities are provided, to upskill and develop educational

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification.
• No prior teaching experience required; training will be provided.
• Experience or familiarity with Health and Social Care a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess across Psychology courses and elements of Health and Social Care.
• Prepare resources, deliver lessons, mark student work and support exam success.
• Support students across their whole programme of study and guide progression into further study or employment.

Education

Degree in Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about enhancing young people’s careers? The School of Health, Education and Care is looking for a full-time Lecturer who will inspire our learners to achieve their full potential during their time at West Herts College.

The right candidate will plan, deliver, and assess across our Psychology course as well as elements of our Health and Social Care courses.

The candidate will be responsible for delivering skills and knowledge to high standards through preparing resources, delivering lessons, marking student work, ensuring exam success, and supporting students with their whole programme of study.

We are seeking an adaptable industry specialist to teach and embed essential skills to enable learners to successfully progress to their next steps, whether continuing at West Herts College, Higher Education or employment. Learners complete invaluable work experience placements as part of their study programme, which will launch them into a career in the Health and Social Care sector with skills and experiences that align with their chosen career path.

This opportunity exists for an individual who wants to work in a stimulating environment to inspire our students to achieve their best. The successful candidate will need to have the essential skills and knowledge required in Psychology. Having an inspirational and motivational approach is essential to educate and encourage learners towards a successful career.

We welcome applications from individuals with a degree or equivalent qualification in Psychology and relevant industry experience. No prior teaching experience is required, as the successful candidate will receive full teacher training, mentoring, and access to continuous professional development opportunities.

The successful applicant will become part of a highly motivated team who are dedicated to raising standards and improving outcomes for all learners.

This is full-time role working at our Watford Campus. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 30th November 2026. The successful candidate will be joining our team from January 2027.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

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Lecturer in Psychology

• Company: West Herts College
• Salary: £32,606.33 to £42,000 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Watford, WD17 3EZ
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 11 Nov 2026
• Closing date: 22 Nov 2026