Sociology Lecturer

Cirencester College; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension

Generous holidays

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site car parking

On-site fitness suite

Refectory

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Cirencester College in England seeks an experienced Sociology lecturer to support its FE pathways. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching within the sociology programmes and requires a student-centered approach within a collaborative college setting.

You will contribute to the department as part of the Sociology team and may provide pastoral support as a personal tutor. A commitment to post-16 education and the ability to meet deadlines in a demanding environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to post-16 FE education.
• Experience delivering sociology at FE level.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to curriculum demands.
• Willingness to provide pastoral support if acting as personal tutor.

Responsibilities

• Teach sociology to a high standard and develop students' skills and confidence to succeed.
• Collaborate with an experienced Sociology team.
• Play a full role as a member of the Faculty and College community.

Skills

Sociology teaching

Curriculum planning

Student support

Team collaboration

Job description

After excellent results in 2026, we are looking to add to our strong team of lecturers. We are recruiting for an experienced teacher, ideally with an excellent track record in the subject of sociology (or a closely related discipline).

Here at Cirencester College, we offer two pathways for students: the crime and the world sociology pathways. The former takes students through the sociological theories that explain crime and the implications of crime on society. Our world sociology pathway steers students through the landscape of society and the reasons for its shape and structure drawing on organisational policies, laws, health, education, poverty, and employment.

We want a highly motivated and student-centred practitioner to join our team and to contribute to the continued success of the department.

The role entails:

• Teaching to a high standard and developing student's skills and confidence to succeed.
• Working collaboratively with an experienced Sociology team.
• Playing a full role as a member of the Faculty and College community
• Providing pastoral support for students if your role includes being a personal tutor

Candidates should have a commitment to post compulsory education at FE and be motivated to achieve high standards in teaching and learning. The ability to work well within a team and to adapt to curriculum demands is essential. Candidates will be committed to the Cirencester College mission and vision and be able to demonstrate the ability to work to deadlines in a demanding environment. The College is supportive of new entrants into teaching and provide professional development onsite.

£31,966 - £46,980 per annum

Permanent

Cirencester College

Salary: £31,966 - £46,980 per annum

(Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (However, part time roles will be considered for this role. Please state your preference for part-time and the FTE equivalent on your job application).

Benefits include:

• Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance)
• generous holidays
• sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• free on-site car parking
• on-site fitness suite
• Refectory
• Cycle to Work Scheme