A Level Psychology; part time

We are seeking to appoint a part time A Level Lecturer in Psychology

Closing Date for applications is: 22nd January 2026

Interview will be held on: 6th February 2026

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College’s aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.

• Required to teach on AS & A-Level Psychology programmes.
• Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include schemes of work, curriculum development and regular review meetings).
• Maintain high standards of teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining efficient group size targets.
• Act as a course leader, providing learners with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs and reporting at exam boards.
• To carry out formative and summative assessments including: initial assessment, controlled assignments, setting homework and providing timely feedback on the learning experience.
• Undertake open evenings and other extra‑curricular activities.
• Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans and electronic assessment plans.
• Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality and student behaviour.
• Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal and External Verification).
• Be compliant with equality and diversity in teaching and learning.
• Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
• Ensure In Attendance time is carried out to meet the needs of the students' and divisional priorities.
• Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
• Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
• Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
• Staff are personal tutorsconstraints? to groups and are responsible for completing ILPs, monitoring student progress, delivering tutorial programmes, liaising with parents, carers and employers (where applicable), monitoring attendance and punctuality, providing pastoral care, arranging additional support, assisting in UCAS application and references and support the election of course student reps.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.

The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role.

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

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