Lecturer in Social Sciences

Final date to receive applications: 14 June 2026

Department: SOC - Social Sciences Team

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bath, England

Reporting To: Navodya Weerasinghe

Compensation: £30,348 - £40,016 / year

Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

2 positions are available.

Interview date: 25 or 26 June.

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:
To contribute to the Department’s aim to provide collaborative and exciting high-quality teaching and learning. To assist in the development, organisation and delivery of the curriculum area. Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students.

This is a very exciting time to join the College.

• To deliver high standards of teaching and learning and to monitor assessment processes in accordance with awarding body requirements.
• To deliver departmental requirements of core and additional programmes including personal development curriculum, enrichment activities and tutor support.
• To deliver on programmes in FE, HE, T Levels and Adult Learning as required by the demands of the curriculum.
• Producing schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning.
• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning carried out by the course team.
• To communicate external examination entry and timetable arrangements to the course team and students.
• To work proactively towards the development of new programmes and the improvement of courses within the curriculum area, enabling growth and protecting quality of provision.
• To work pro-actively to forward the success and vision of the department and the College.

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

• 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 and earn a reward.
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor).
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus.
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.