Lecturer in Psychology
West Kent and Ashford College
Tonbridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- £23,903 - £32,157 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 July 2015
Job overview
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Launched in August 2014 as part of the Hadlow Group, West Kent and Ashford College offers a range of further and higher education courses at its campuses in Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford. We are committed to improving the diversity of our staff; offering a wide range of job opportunities including apprenticeships, flexible working, full and part-time positions. If you’re interested in helping someone – through vocational training and education - take the next step in their life, why not look at what we can offer you?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Psychology to join our team.
As a Psychology Lecturer, the main responsibilities of your job are to:
- Work as a subject specialist as part of a dedicated department delivering A-levels and Access to HE courses as part of the Faculty of Academic Studies.
- Act as course leader and principal lecturer for A-level Psychology.
- Be expected to contribute to the delivery of Access to HE Psychology units.
- Help to develop the curriculum schemes of work, working with your team as appropriate.
- Ensure that assessment is in line with the awarding body requirements for individual subjects.
The ideal candidate will have a full Teaching Qualification, e.g. Certificate in Education, PCGE, DTLLS or the desire to achieve. It is essential for you to be qualified to degree level or professional equivalent in a relevant subject area. Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy is required. We are looking for someone who has a thorough knowledge of the subject, and has experience in teaching and assessing.
In return, the College offers many benefits including access to competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and Childcare Vouchers.
West Kent and Ashford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our users and expects all staff to share this commitment, in order for all to achieve their full potential. Successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable a prohibition check will be carried out.
To apply for this job, please complete an application pack at http://westkent.ac.uk/vacancies/592-lecturing-staff/11302-lecturer-in-psychology-.html.
You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.
Please return completed application forms to hrrecruit@westkent.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12 noon on 10th July 2015.
Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.
About West Kent and Ashford College
West Kent College is a mixed, non-denominational further and higher education college in Kent, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The college has campuses in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.
West Kent College was founded in 2014 after K College’s six campuses were split into two units. The Tonbridge and Tumbridge Wells sites and the two sites in Ashford were taken over by the Hadlow College Group – making two campuses West Kent College and Ashford College. A third campus, East Kent College, has taken over the Folkestone and Dover sites. West Kent College offers courses at GCSE level to Degree programmes, which are validated by the University of Kent, University of Greenwich and Cantebury Christ Church University. Facilities include radio studios, hair and beauty training salons, a training restaurant, music recording studios and photography studios.
Group Principal and CEO
Paul Hannan
Values and vision
West Kent College wants all students to have an enjoyable and fulfilling time while studying and to receive the support, guidance and encouragement to work and achieve to the best of their ability. The college’s aim is to provide an inclusive working and learning environment where all pupils are treated with respect and have an equal opportunity to succeed. The college embraces diversity and difference and wishes to foster solid relationships between the community. West Kent College works to maintain close links with local businesses and offers students the opportunity to undertake work placements and industry training to expand and develop their skills and confidence.
Ofsted
“Teachers and support staff provide effective individual support for students who need extra help.”
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