Lecturer in Social Sciences
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, UK (On-site)
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Lecturer in Social Sciences
Application Deadline: 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
Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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.
Staff Benefits
- 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
Bath College
Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock.We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond. Students of all ages choose Bath College for its diverse range of courses and student population along with the excellent facilities and supportive learning environment. With a thriving programme for international students and courses ranging from entry level to Higher Education, we offer something for everyone. You can pick from a wide range of full time and part time vocational programmes, teaching you practical trade skills from introductory to advanced level. Some students join an Apprenticeship programme allowing them to earn while they continue to study and learn a new trade. Others choose to take up a new hobby or craft just for fun on one of our Love2learn part time leisure courses. Our City Centre Campus gives students the opportunity to be in the middle of Bath’s vibrant atmosphere, which is easily accessible from Bristol, Wiltshire and the surrounding areas. Courses available include art and design, photography, business, hospitality and catering, hairdressing, complementary therapy, health and social care, IT, media, music and sport. Our Somer Valley Campus, based in the picturesque Somerset countryside, is home to our arboriculture, animal care, veterinary nursing and motor vehicle maintenance courses.In addition, our Somer Construction Centre caters for 500 students and apprentices studying bricklaying, construction, carpentry and stonemasonry, as well as plumbing, electrical installation and refrigeration. We’re creating a centre of excellence for the West of England, helping learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills they need to secure and sustain employment in the construction industry.
