Lecturer in Law and Social Sciences in Cirencester

Salary: £31,966 – £46,980 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent. However, part time roles are available for this role. Please state your preference for part-time and the FTE equivalent on your job application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an adaptable and creative individual to teach in our successful Law department! You may have a strong background in teaching AL Law, Sociology, or Politics or perhaps looking to move into teaching from the legal sector, whether this be from solicitors, courtroom, human resources department, Police force, or an industry where legalities are applied in practice. If this is the case, we would like to hear from you.

Here at Cirencester College, we run the OCR AL Law course as part of our level three offering. We also deliver AL Sociology and the willingness to teach across both these subjects, in particular, would be advantageous. After good results in 2025, we want a highly motivated and student‑centred practitioner to join our team and to contribute to the continued success of the department. Could you inspire the next generation of Legal professionals to thrive and succeed?

The role entails:

• Teaching to a high standard and developing students' skills and confidence to succeed.
• Working collaboratively with an experienced Law and social sciences 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 provides professional development onsite.

Closing Date: 19th May, noon. Interviews from: w/c 8th June 2026. We reserve the right to interview prior to this date. PLEASE APPLY NOW – This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.

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 and Cycle to Work Scheme.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.