Lecturer in Social Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology)

Salary Range: £31,339 - £46,059 (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full Time (1.0), Permanent

Required From: 1st September 2025

Would you relish the opportunity to teach students the subjects of Criminology, Psychology, and/or Sociology within a college setting? Due to significant growth in one of the most popular courses here at Cirencester College, we have a fantastic opportunity available to teach across our psychology, sociology, and/or criminology courses. Not only can we offer the chance to teach successful and ambitious students, but we can do so in the beautiful Cotswold setting of Cirencester.

The department itself is a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking team; the teaching staff work together closely and have a genuine passion for the subject. We are seeking adaptable and creative individuals to join our high achieving team and contribute to curriculum initiatives. You would teach surrounded by a large and supportive team who will readily share resources and best practices, and offer support whenever required. Within this environment, we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students.

Would you relish the chance to teach on and contribute toward the delivery of some of the largest courses here at Cirencester College? Candidates should have a commitment to further education and be motivated to achieve high standards in teaching and learning. The ability to work well within teams and to adapt to curriculum demands is essential. Ideally, candidates should possess a good honours degree and a teaching qualification.

Here at Cirencester, we teach the OCR Psychology A Level specification, EDUQAS Sociology AL specification, and WJEC criminology specification. If you have experience teaching these (or similar) specifications or even experience of teaching other levels and specifications (e.g., at level 4 or 5) do not hesitate to apply.

The post holder will be expected to:

• Teach to a high standard, and develop the relevant skills to teach truly outstanding provision.
• Have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential.
• Demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.

Candidates should possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally, you will hold a teaching qualification, or be committed to obtaining a level 5 teaching qualification when in post.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025. We reserve the right to interview prior to this date. Interviews Scheduled from: w.c 23rd June 2025. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed.

Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme – 28.6% college pension contribution from 1st April 2024 (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.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks. Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding Statement: Cirencester 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.