Lecturer A Level Social Sciences

• APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 26, 2026

• DEPARTMENT

A level (6th Form)

• EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

37 hours

• SALARY

£46,206

£31,778 - £46,206

• REPORTING TO

Learner Manager

• VACANCY REFERENCE

VN0235/26

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery and development of outstanding Social Sciences provision across Psychology, Sociology, and Health & Social Care at A Level.

You will be responsible for providing an exceptional learning experience that inspires and supports students to achieve high-quality outcomes and progress successfully to their chosen destinations. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to maintaining and enhancing high standards of teaching, learning, achievement and student experience.

Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will undertake a range of administrative, developmental and quality improvement activities that support the continued development of the curriculum, improve student outcomes and enhance the overall student experience.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver consistently high‑quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long‑term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value‑added, and preparation for high‑quality destinations such as first‑class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high‑quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

• Up‑to‑date subject and industry knowledge, informed by current practice, research and employer requirements.
• Ability to design and deliver high‑quality and well-sequenced curriculum using effective pedagogy, coherent schemes of work and authentic assessment – including use of digital technologies
• Experience and/or understanding of Psychology/Sociology/Health and Social Level 3.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.
• Any additional specialist qualifications where appropriate (e.g., Masters, technical certificates).