Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology)

Are you passionate about the Social Sciences and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

Paston Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer in Social Sciences (0.4 FTE) to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong subject background and a commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning to post-16 students. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students to succeed across our Social Sciences provision, focussing on Criminology. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor and support student progress, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in the wider life of the College.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students' academic achievement and personal development while contributing to a collaborative and ambitious teaching environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering outstanding teaching across Social Sciences courses to post-16 learners.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning programmes to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance and achievement, providing timely intervention and support where required.
• Contributing to curriculum planning, development and quality improvement activities.
• Participating in open events, interviews, enrolment activities and student recruitment initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant honours degree in a Social Science subject area (such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or a related discipline).
• Is a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Has recent and relevant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within post-16 education.
• Is able to support with the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and an understanding of assessment requirements within Social Sciences qualifications.
• Can deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that motivate and inspire students.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of supporting high levels of student achievement and progression.
• Has a proactive approach to monitoring student performance and using data to improve outcomes.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.