Main Grade Lecturer- A-level History and Politics

South and City College Birmingham; Bournville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading further education provider in Bournville is seeking a part-time Main Grade Lecturer for A-level History and Politics. The role involves supporting the college’s mission for quality education. Candidates must be fluent in English and undergo various pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. This position offers flexible working hours of 29.6 hours per week and prioritizes safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Qualifications and medical fitness may be checked.

Responsibilities

• Support the College's mission for quality education and training.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a part-time Main Grade Lecturer - A-level History and Politics. Working hours: 0.8 (29.6 hours per week). Location: Longbridge. Interview date: 14th November 2025. Closing date: 31st October 2025.

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education. Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South & City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Eligible spent convictions and cautions may be protected under DBS filtering guidance.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert if we receive sufficient interest. An online search may be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Responsibilities

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College's aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need. The job description for this role is attached and should be referred to for more detailed information.

Requirements and Safeguarding

Pre-employment checks include: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants are required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Safeguarding is a top priority. Review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy for more information.

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