Lecturer in Social Sciences

City College Norwich; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Paston Sixth Form College in North Walsham is seeking a Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology) to teach post-16 students on a 0.4 FTE basis. The role is for a fixed-term until 31 July 2027, requiring 14.4 hours weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and will involve delivering engaging lessons across Criminology and related social science topics.

You will plan, deliver and assess learning programmes, monitor progress, support EPQ delivery, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Criminology)
• Qualified teacher or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification
• Recent experience delivering high-quality teaching in post-16 education
• Ability to support delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching across Social Sciences for post-16 learners.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning programmes to ensure excellent outcomes.
• Monitor student progress, attendance and achievement with timely interventions.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, development and quality improvement.
• Participate in open events, interviews and student recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection compliance.

Skills

Honours degree in Social Science

Qualified teacher or willingness to be

Recent post-16 teaching experience

EPQ delivery experience

Education

Honours degree in Social Science

Qualified Teacher status or equivalent

Job description

Job profile for Lecturer in Social Sciences

Lecturer in Social Sciences

Location Paston College, Grammar School Rd, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 9JL

15/11/2026 Lecturer in Social Sciences

Job details

Salary £34,421 - £41,074 per annum pro rata

Contractual hours 14.4

Basis Part time

Region East

Job category/type Lecturer

Date posted 29/10/2026

Job reference RCCN002050

Job description

Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology)

Paston Sixth Form College, North Walsham

14.4 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday), Fixed Term until 31.07.27

Are you passionate about the Social Sciences and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

Paston Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer in Social Sciences (0.4 FTE) to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong subject background and a commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning to post-16 students. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students to succeed across our Social Sciences provision, focussing on Criminology. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor and support student progress, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in the wider life of the College.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students' academic achievement and personal development while contributing to a collaborative and ambitious teaching environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering outstanding teaching across Social Sciences courses to post-16 learners.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning programmes to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance and achievement, providing timely intervention and support where required.
• Contributing to curriculum planning, development and quality improvement activities.
• Participating in open events, interviews, enrolment activities and student recruitment initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant honours degree in a Social Science subject area (such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or a related discipline).
• Is a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Has recent and relevant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within post-16 education.
• Is able to support with the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and an understanding of assessment requirements within Social Sciences qualifications.
• Can deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that motivate and inspire students.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of supporting high levels of student achievement and progression.
• Has a proactive approach to monitoring student performance and using data to improve outcomes.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date: Sunday 15 th November at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 20 th November 2026

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service.From 28 November 2020, changes were made to the DBS filtering rules. As DBS certificates issued before this date may have been produced under different filtering arrangements, we are unable to rely on an Update Service status check for certificates issued before 28 November 2020. In these circumstances, a new DBS application will be required.