Access to HE Lecturer: Sociology, Politics and Independent Project
The Vacancy
FTE - 0.16 available Tuesday's 17:30 - 21:30
About the Role
HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer to deliver Sociology, Politics and Independent Project units on our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences.
This role is focused on supporting adult learners to achieve outstanding outcomes and progress to Higher Education. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and 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.
The successful candidate will ideally hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or Cert Ed. Qualifications in Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) are also desirable.
However, all staff at HSDC can enrol on our Level 3 Education and Training Award to become competent in classroom, if they have enough relevant industry experience. We are also able to support staff through the 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 Sociology, Politics and Independent Project 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 Sociology or a closely related subject
* Strong subject knowledge in Sociology and/or Politics (or social sciences)
* 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
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
* Mental health services for employee wellbeing
* Access to DAS Counselling services
* Flu vaccination vouchers
* Onsite gym and sports facilities
* Onsite canteen - including Starbucks
*If you are recruited as an unqualified lecturer, you must enrol on the PGCE/Cert Ed within your first two years of employment. You are also enrolled on the fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training (formally known as PTLLS) shortly after you start with us, so your formal teacher training starts straight away.
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