Associate Lecturer – Psychology
Exeter College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- £25.01 per hour,
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 November 2019
Job overview
The Humanities Faculty currently have a vacancy for an Associate Lecturer in Psychology to join the team on a permanent basis, supporting the delivery of Psychology at A level and potentially some non-specialist cover work on other faculty-based courses.
Exeter College is an Ofsted outstanding college and consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK by NICDEX. Taught within the successful Faculty of Humanities, Psychology currently has a very large cohort of around 500 learners, the vast majority of which are A level students. The subject is also delivered as part of the International Baccalaureate, the BTec Applied Psychology and is an optional subject on our Access to HE course.
We are seeking to recruit a Psychology specialist who will support the Humanities faculty in their aspiration to deliver inspirational teaching and putting the learners at the centre of all that they do to enable them to make outstanding progress and achieve their aspirational goals. The successful candidate will join a large team of subject specialists providing the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share best practice.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for Psychology, be flexible in the hours that they can offer and will be committed to providing engaging and innovative experiences for our students. The ability to offer a second Humanities subject, would be an advantage. Applicants must either have a qualification or want to work towards one with us. This is an exceptional opportunity for a psychology specialist who is; new to teaching, wanting to enter the profession and/or wanting flexible working hours.
Exeter College can offer you:
• The opportunity to teach your subject specialism at Level 3 (only) to our fantastic learners who are; bright, curious, motivated and engaging young people;
• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development;
• A supportive and inclusive learning environment in the heart of the thriving Exeter city centre just minutes from Exeter St David’s Train Station.
• To work for one of The Sunday Times top 60 Best Not -For-Profit organisations that is thriving and continuing to grow year on year.
Applications are invited from NQTs and will be considered.
To apply for this post please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of completed application is Wednesday 27th November at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Exeter on Thursday 5th December 2019.
We do not accept CV’s, no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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