Social Sciences Lecturer - Bath College

Lecturer in Social Sciences (2 positions available)

Unqualified Lecturer Salary (P25-P27: £30,348.15 – £32,186.70)

Qualified Lecturer Salary L5 and above (P27-P35: £32,186.70 – £40,015.50)

Purpose Of The Job

Contribute to the Department’s aim to provide collaborative and exciting high‑quality teaching and learning, and assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of teaching and learning and monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• Deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes, including personal development curriculum, enrichment activities and tutor support.
• Update and deliver programmes in FE, HE, T Levels and Adult Learning as required by the curriculum demands.
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
• Coordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments carried out by the course team.
• Communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
• Work proactively toward the development of new programmes and the improvement of courses within the curriculum area, enabling growth and protecting quality of provision.
• Promote the success and vision of the department and the College.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Relevant degree in Criminology, Law or a related subject.
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work toward a teacher qualification Level 5).
• GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Demonstrated e‑literacy and competence in using the Microsoft Office Suite including Teams.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to fulfilling quality assurance requirements of awarding bodies and the College.
• Evidence of delivering good to outstanding learning experiences.

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays; pro rata for part‑time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year.
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme.
• £500 Refer a Friend reward.
• Subsidised cafés at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme: free and strictly confidential short‑term counselling and support service (up to six meetings).
• Eye‑sight test for eligible staff per Health and Safety regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies supporting a healthy work/life balance; flexible working available for all staff.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

About Bath College

Bath College is a vibrant and successful College with two campuses – one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock. It offers training for the region’s future workforce by delivering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.

Interview Date

25th or 26th June 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, follow safer recruitment practices, and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.