Access to HE Lecturer: Criminology and Psychology
The Vacancy
FTE - 0.16 available Thursday 17:30 - 21:30.
About the Role
HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer to deliver Criminology and Psychology units on our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences. This role focuses on supporting adult learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to Higher Education. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, assessment and academic support, fostering a culture of high expectations and student success. You will work collaboratively within a committed teaching team, contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement and the ongoing success of the Access to HE programme. Candidates should ideally hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification and a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or Cert Ed. Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualifications are also desirable. Staff can enrol on the Level 3 Education and Training Award to become competent in classroom teaching, and may be supported through Level 3 Assessors Award and Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award.
Responsibilities
* Planning and delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure excellent student outcomes, retention and progression.
* Delivering scheduled teaching, tutorials and assessment for Criminology and Psychology units.
* Monitoring and tracking student progress using College systems.
* Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and maintaining accurate records.
* Setting, marking and moderating coursework and internal assessments.
* Providing effective academic and pastoral support to students.
* Participating in student reviews, interviews and reference writing.
* Contributing to quality improvement, course evaluation and assessment review processes.
* Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues.
Requirements
Essential
* Degree in Criminology or Psychology (or a closely related subject).
* Strong subject knowledge in Criminology and Psychology.
* Proven ability to deliver high‑quality teaching leading to strong student outcomes.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to provide effective academic and pastoral support to adult learners.
* Confident use of IT to enhance teaching and learning.
* Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity.
Desirable
* Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent).
* Experience teaching Access to HE or Level 3 learners.
* Experience delivering independent/research project units.
How to Apply
We encourage an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]. For more information on the position, contact Sarah Stone at [email protected]. Please complete the application form – CVs are not accepted.
Benefits
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Contribution towards Teacher Training funding for Lecturing staff.
* Enhanced holiday over statutory minimum.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Financial contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher's Pension.
* MIND mental health services for employee wellbeing.
* Access to DAS Counselling services.
* Flu vaccination vouchers.
* On‑site gym and sports facilities.
* On‑site canteen – including Starbucks.
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within the first two years of employment. You will also be enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (PTLLS) shortly after you start, ensuring formal teacher training begins immediately.
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