Salary: £30,800-£45,267(Salary is dependent on qualifications and previous experience) Contract: Full-time; Permanent Required: Immediate start available Would you relish the opportunity to teach students the subjects of Criminology, Psychology, and or Sociology within a college setting? Not only can we offer the chance to teach successful and ambitious students, but we can do so in the beautiful Cotswold setting of Cirencester. The faculty of Social Sciences itself is a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking team; the teaching staff work together closely and have a genuine passion for their subjects. We are seeking adaptable and creative individuals to join our high achieving Criminology team (and potentially psychology and sociology teams moving forward) and contribute to curriculum initiatives. You would teach surrounded by a large and supportive team who will readily share resources and best practices, and offer support whenever required. Within this environment we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students. Our 2024 high grades in criminology demonstrate our commitment to excellence. Can you contribute toward this high functioning department? This role will likely include the teaching of criminology for the academic year 2024-25. However, beyond that, the successful candidate may branch out to teach psychology and/or sociology too. Therefore experience in these subjects, or a willingness to teach these, is expected. This is a great opportunity whether you are experienced in Further Education or want to make the switch from an 11-18 school. Candidates should have a commitment to further education and be motivated to achieve high standards in teaching and learning. The ability to work well within teams and to adapt to curriculum demands is essential. Ideally candidates should possess a good honours degree and a teaching qualification. The post holder will be expected to: • Teach to a high standard, and develop the relevant skills to teach truly outstanding provision • Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential. The ability to truly work as a team player is also essential. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills. • Candidates should possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally you will hold a teaching qualification, or be committed to obtain a suitable qualification once in post. Closing Date: 6th Jan 2025, noon Proposed Interview Date: 13th Jan 2025We reserve the right to interview prior to this date. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme – 28.6% college pension contribution (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme. Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks. This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
