Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology.

This is a part-time position (22.5 hours per week) working within our Sixth Form.

Day to day duties of the role

• To provide high quality teaching, assessment and internal moderation of A Level Sociology and Level 3 Criminology where appropriate.
• Tutorship of students, giving appropriate support to enable students to achieve their goals.
• Interviewing and giving guidance to potential students.
• Assisting students in their progression from their course, either to Higher Education or employment.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree-level qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
• Relevant and successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Potential for hybrid working opportunities
• Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
  Generous pension scheme
• Local and national staff discounts
• Free parking across sites
• Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Wellbeing@weston hub
• Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
• Annual staff conference with guest speakers
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.