Psychology Lecturer

College
North Hertfordshire College
Location
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Part Time
Salary
Up to £37,275 FTE
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
7th May 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1401127
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: 22 weeks
  • Job ID: 1401127

SALARY: Up to £37,275 FTE – This role is part time

JOB TYPE: Fixed Term – 22 weeks

HOURS: 18.5 Hours per week - X2 Roles 

MORE THAN JUST A SALARY

Contributory pension scheme

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Qualifications Essential Desirable
  • Teacher or lecturer with demonstrable experience of delivering outstanding teaching and learning or relevant industry experience. 
  • Ability to inspire and engage students to achieve their full potential and a passion for teaching and learning. 
  • A*-C in maths and English. 
  • Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. 
  • Educated to degree level or hold a relevant occupational qualification in the subject area. 
  • Experience of teaching A-Level Psychology or Access to Higher Education 

Skills and Competencies

  • Be able to promote and support positive learner behaviour 
  • Be able to apply motivational skills development strategies to help learners achieve 
  • Be able to plan and deliver learning programmes that are safe, inclusive, stretching, and relevant to learners needs 
  • Be able to select and use digital technologies safely and effectively to promote learning 
  • Be able to develop learners’ employability skills 

Knowledge and Experience

  • Knowledge and experience of psychology taking account of new practices, research and/or industry requirements. 
  • Ability to develop education informed practice 
  • Understand how the teaching role is influenced by legal, regulatory, institutional and ethical contexts. 

Other Qualities

  • Team player 
  • Flexible working practices 
  • Professional and approachable 
  • Accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the promotion of courses and the recruitment and enrolment of students.
  • Ensure effective and timely assessment of students to help to ensure that learning meets individual needs.
  • Maintain a safe learning environment by supporting students in understanding how to keep themselves, and others, safe and notifying management of any risks.
  • Promote the fundamental British values of democracy; the rule of law; individual liberty; the mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
  • Utilise a wide range of teaching and learning tools to create and plan interesting and engaging learning opportunities.
  • Deliver outstanding learning, using creative learning strategies that will inspire and engage students to reach their full potential.
  • Provide students with academic and pastoral support to help them achieve their goals.
  • Mark and assess students’ work, providing feedback that supports students to improve.
  • Take responsibility for the progress and achievement of all students on your course.
  • Champion our Maths and English strategy and embed the development of these in your teaching.
  • Lead a programme or course, maintaining high standards of behaviour and performance, and providing high quality experiences to raise students’ aspirations.
  • Liaise with student support functions, external agencies and parents to help ensure that students make good or better progress.
  • Use and analyse programme data to support effective course management.
  • Deliver IAG to support students’ decision making and high rates of progression.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also an offence to apply for a role if you have been barred from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have been shortlisted for a role and are within the guidelines of KCSIE, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. If any incidents or issues are identified, the Group might want to explore these with you at the interview. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
North Hertfordshire College

North Hertfordshire College