Z230 Lecturer in Psychology

Gloucestershire College; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate lecturer to deliver Psychology in its Access to Higher Education program. This role focuses on empowering adult learners to progress to higher education, providing essential skills such as critical thinking and academic writing. The college prides itself on its supportive environment, with high student satisfaction and a commitment to fostering personal development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives, offering flexible working hours and a range of generous benefits to enhance your career journey.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days

Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance programme

Discounted nursery offer

Qualifications

• Deliver Psychology courses to adult students aiming for Higher Education.
• Support students in developing critical skills for academic success.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology and manage associated administrative tasks.
• Create a supportive learning environment for adult learners.

Skills

Psychology

Critical Thinking

Academic Writing

Research Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Psychology or related field

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Gloucestershire College (GC) is recruiting a lecturer to deliver Psychology in our highly successful Access to HE provision - Humanities Pathway.

The purpose of this role is to deliver Psychology to a committed and enthusiastic group of adult students who wish to progress to Higher Education. Student satisfaction is approaching 100% and our students progress onto a range of courses including allied healthcare and to a variety of Higher Education Institutes throughout the UK including Russell Group universities.

The role will also involve the required standardisation and administrative tasks associated with this qualification.

Our Access to Higher Education department provides a pathway for adult learners and those without traditional qualifications to progress to university-level education. The department offers focused courses designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of higher education. Students develop key skills such as critical thinking, academic writing, research, and time management.

This course is aimed at individuals who may have been out of formal education for some time or who did not have the opportunity to complete traditional academic qualifications. Students select one of three pathways: Health and Human Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science.

The department also provides additional support, including tutoring, guidance on university applications, career advice, and personal development. By creating a supportive learning environment, the Access to HE department plays a crucial role in helping students build the confidence and skills they need to succeed in higher education and beyond.

Our Access to HE department is based at our Cheltenham campus and can offer a level of flexibility in terms of hours and days. The role is predominantly campus based due to lesson delivery.

Please review the Job Description to find out more about this role and apply online to join our team.

A career with us means much more than just a salary - we know that our people are our greatest asset; 96% of our employees are proud to work at the college and 90% of students would recommend GC as a place to study.

We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• A generous holiday allowance of 38 days' annual leave, plus an additional 3 days during Christmas closure
• A Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to discounted benefits platform and discounted gym memberships
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• Discounted nursery offer at My Ohana Gloucester and Cheltenham through salary deduction

How to apply:

Click here to find out more about how to apply for this position and to view further details on our safer recruitment screening process.

Please note that existing members of staff seeking redeployment will be given priority for all roles where they meet the essential criteria on the person specification.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the stated closing date should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we would recommend an early application.