Lecturer of Psychology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Havant and South Downs College invites applications for a part-time lecturing post in psychology. You will plan and deliver A Level Psychology teaching, monitor progress and use college information systems to track achievements.

The post is 0.32 FTE, with working days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Applicants need Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent) or a commitment to work towards one, plus experience teaching A Level Psychology.

Qualifications

• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience teaching A Level Psychology.
• High level of specialist knowledge of psychology.
• At least 2 years' experience teaching the subject area to full-time or part-time students.
• Degree in a relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and support, aiming for strong attendance, retention and achievement.
• Deliver formal scheduled teaching, tutorials where appropriate, and student assessment
• Record, share and regularly monitor student progress using College information systems
• Prepare learning plans and schemes of work, and keep relevant records
• Undertake administration relevant to teaching duties
• Attend parents' evenings, marketing and promotional events

Skills

Specialist knowledge of psychology

Progress tracking and assessment

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

College information systems

Job description

A part-time lecturing post in psychology at Havant and South Downs College, teaching A Level Psychology students. The work centres on planning and delivering teaching, learning and assessment, and tracking each student's progress through the College's information systems. The post is 0.32 FTE, with the working days set as Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Applicants need specialist subject knowledge and a Level 5 teaching qualification or equivalent, or a commitment to work towards one.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and support, aiming for strong attendance, retention and achievement
• Deliver formal scheduled teaching, tutorials where appropriate, and student assessment
• Record, share and regularly monitor student progress using College information systems
• Prepare learning plans and schemes of work, and keep relevant records
• Undertake administration relevant to teaching duties
• Attend parents' evenings, marketing and promotional events

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 5 or equivalent teaching qualification, such as a Certificate in Education or PGCE, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Experience teaching A Level Psychology
• Proven track record of strong student achievement

Skills & knowledge

• High level of specialist knowledge of psychology

Nice to have

• At least 2 years' experience teaching the subject area to full-time or part-time students
• Degree in a relevant subject