Lecturer in Social Sciences

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

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday (pro rata for part‑tim

Contributory salary pension

Continuing Professional Development (C

Eye sight test

Private Healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Laptop Salary Sacrifice

Free parking

Job summary

Bath College is seeking a passionate Lecturer to contribute to the Social Sciences team. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching across FE/ HE and related programmes, developing schemes of work, and supporting curriculum development.

You will hold a relevant degree in Criminology or Law, and ideally a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue Level 5. Strong IT literacy and commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Criminology, Law or related subject.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards Level 5.
• GCSE 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of teaching and learning and monitor assessment processes in line with awarding body requirements.
• Deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including personal development curriculum, enrichment activities and tutor support.
• Deliver on FE, HE, T Levels and Adult Learning as required by the curriculum.
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and related activities that impact learning.
• Coordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students' learning carried out by the course team.
• Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
• Work proactively towards development of new programmes and improvement of courses within the curriculum area.
• Support the forward-looking vision of the department and College.

Skills

MS Office / Teams

Digital literacy

Education

Criminology / Law degree

GCSE Maths & English (C+ )

Teaching Qualification Level 5 or willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

Job 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.

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.

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.

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