Lecturer of Sociology

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and committed teacher of Sociology  to join Loughborough Sixth Form College.  The College is experiencing growth and application numbers for Sixth Form are at an all time high.  We are therefore looking for an exceptional individual to join our distinctive educational setting. 

You will deliver inspiring teaching and learning to ensure all students are supported to succeed in A Level Sociology (AQA)

You will deliver inspiring and effective teaching, learning and assessment to ensure all students are supported to succeed through the delivery of high quality and challenging learning experiences. Progress will be monitored to ensure target grades are met and all learners exceed aspirational target grades.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Sociology to Year 12 and Year 13 students and will be expected to make significant contributions to the outcomes of the area.  You will have experience of delivering the AQA Sociology A Level specification.

A relevant degree is essential and applicants must already have a teaching qualification. You will also have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and work effectively in a large team.The Sixth Form is a priority department for Loughborough College and we are looking for candidates who will work to build on successful outcomes within this area and embrace exciting and innovative modes of delivery.  

We are currently delivering via a blended learning model so you must be confident with digital technologies and remote classrooms.

Loughborough College welcomes applications regardless of age, gender (or transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factor. We will interview all disabled and ex-servicemen applicants who meet the essential criteria. Loughborough College positively embraces flexible working, recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life and will consider all flexible working applications.

Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• A competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme (remove if sessional)
• On-site parking
• Access to healthcare scheme (remove if sessional)
• Tax efficient childcare (remove if sessional)
• Up to 44 Lecturer/25 support/35 manager days annual leave per year (remove if sessional)
• Subsidised gym membership

We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

We welcome and look forward to receiving applications from those with experience in the area and from those who are new to teaching but show the drive and passion to succeed.

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 9th May 2021.

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 17th May 2021.

Documents

•  Job Description & Person Specification