Sociology, Criminology, Psychology Lecturer

Reed; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Lecturer in Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology to deliver high-quality lessons. This role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities across several locations in the North, ideal for inspiring thinkers. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience working with learners aged 16-18. Benefits include specialist consultation, health cash plans, and training access.

Benefits

1-2-1 Specialist Consultant

Access to Health Cash Plan

Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay

Access to Training and Development

Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality lessons to 16-18-year-olds in Further Education.
• Current Clear & Enhanced DBS on the update service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across subjects ensuring content is inclusive and aligned with standards.
• Support and assess learners through feedback, tutorials, and progress tracking.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment, upholding safeguarding practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to engage well with learners

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Teaching Qualification (PGCE / Cert Ed or equivalent)

Degree in relevant Subject

Job description

Sociology, Criminology, Psychology Lecturer

Salary: Ranging from £28,000 - £38,000 per annum.
Location: We are recruiting in several FE locations across the North.
Job Type: Temporary and Permanent positions available.
Working Hours: Part-time and Full-time positions available.

Ready to inspire the next generation of thinkers? As a Lecturer in Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology, you’ll deliver high-quality, thought-provoking lessons that empower learners to explore complex ideas and achieve their goals. You’ll bring subject expertise, strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education, contributing to a vibrant and supportive academic environment.

Day-to-Day of the role

• Plan and deliver engaging lessonsacross Sociology, Criminology, and Psychology, ensuring content is accessible, inclusive and aligned with curriculum standards.
• Support and assess learnert through feedback, tutorials, and progress tracking, helping them achieve academic and personal development goals.
• Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment, upholding safeguarding practices, promoting equality, and collaborating with colleagues to enhance the student experience.

Requirements

• Level 5 Teaching Qualification (PGCE / Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant Subject.
• Experience delivering high quality lessons to 16-18-year-olds in Further Education.
• Safeguarding knowledge and understanding.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage well with learners.
• Current Clear & Enhanced DBS on the update service (Beneficial)

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area
• 1-2-1 Specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf. CV writing and job interview tips!
• The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and youngpeople.

Not looking for a teaching role? We are also registering support staff, assessors and technicians, andother FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks -If you are on the Barred List, it is against the law to apply and to be hired for a role that includes regulated activity with the concerned group.