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
, working within our Sixth Form team.

This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week.

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

The person appointed will be responsible to the Deputy Head of Sixth Form for the following:

• Delivery of A-Level Sociology and Diploma in Criminology.
• To provide high quality teaching, assessment, and internal moderation.
• Tutorship of students, giving appropriate support to enable students to achieve their goals.
  Interviewing and giving guidance to potential students.
• Assisting and working with students towards successful completion of Work Experience and Industry Placement.
• Assisting students in their progression from their course, either to Higher Education or employment.
• Promoting the course and recruiting appropriately.
• To contribute development and continual improvement of courses, co-ordinating effectively with both staff and students.

• Teaching Qualification.
  If you do not possess a recognised Teaching Qualification, you will be required to gain this qualification within your first three years of service (with the assistance of the College).
• Degree-level or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
• Relevant successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies.

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

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.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact g or

Please note:

this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.