Lecturer in Social Sciences

Bath College; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Selfie Day

Teachers Pension

CPD for all staff

Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Refer a friend reward

Job summary

Bath College is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Social Sciences to join the SOC - Social Sciences Team in Bath, England. The post is permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, with a salary range of £30,348.15 to £40,015.50 per year.

The role involves delivering FE/HE programmes, developing schemes of work, and contributing to curriculum quality. Applicants should hold a degree in Criminology, Law or related field, and either a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards Level 5.

Qualifications

• Degree in Criminology, Law or related field.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards Level 5.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams.
• Understanding of awarding bodies QA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of teaching and learning and monitor assessments per awarding body requirements.
• Deliver departmental core and additional programmes including personal development curriculum and tutor support.
• Deliver programmes in FE, HE, T Levels and Adult Learning as required.
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, and learning materials.
• Coordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to staff and students.
• Develop new programmes and improve courses within the curriculum area.
• Support the department and College vision.

Skills

Teaching qualification

GCSE Maths & English

MS Office / Teams

Quality assurance knowledge

e-literacy

Education

Degree in Criminology, Law or related

Job description

Lecturer in Social Sciences

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Department: SOC - Social Sciences Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath, England

Reporting To: Navodya Weerasinghe

Compensation: £30,348.15 - £40,015.50 / year

Description

• Permanent contract
• 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 8:30 to 4:30 pm with 1 hour for lunch
• 52 weeks per year
• Interview date: TBC
• Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27 £30,348.15 - £32,186.70)
• Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35 £32,186.70 - £40,015.50)

Purpose of the Job

To contribute to the Department’s aim to provide collaborative and exciting high-quality teaching and learning. To assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area. Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is an exciting time to join the College.

All staff at the College have safeguarding responsibilities for the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with.

The College’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people means that all posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the Exceptions Order (1975). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The College will undertake safeguarding checks during the recruitment process including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references from previous employers and an online search. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a self-declaration of whether they have a criminal record, spent or unspent including convictions and/or cautions.

If you have the relevant skills for this role, please complete the application form, making sure you detail how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role described in the Person Specification.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• To deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including personal development curriculum, enrichment activities and tutor support.
• To deliver on programmes in FE, HE, T Levels and Adult Learning as required by the demands of the curriculum.
• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.
• To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
• To work proactively towards the development of new programmes and the improvement of courses within the curriculum area, enabling growth and protecting quality of provision.
• To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant Degree in Criminology, Law or a related subject
• Teaching Qualification (or willingness to work towards a teacher qualification Level 5)
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above
• Demonstrate e-literacy and competence in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Teams
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to fulfilling quality assurance requirements of awarding bodies and the College.

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements)that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock