Lecturer – Sociology & Psychology

Lecturer – Sociology & Psychology Foundation and Intermediate Learning,

Kingston College

£34,916 - £42,007 per annum (FTE £39,678 - £47,736 per annum) Part Time (0.88) 31.5 hours a week over 4 days a week

Kingston College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Foundation and Intermediate Learning with a Sociology and/or Psychology specialism

This is an exciting opportunity to support learners in GCSE, BTEC and A level (Level 2 and Level 3), helping them build confidence, academic skills and subject knowledge as they progress towards further study or employment.

As our Lecturer, you will teach on one or more of the courses provided or serviced by the school and contribute to the development of existing and new provision and the implementation of flexible and cost effective teaching and learning styles

You will be a creative, resourceful and effective educator, able to convey knowledge, support the development of skills and support, challenge, mentor and motivate students. Able to offer effective feedback and monitor and record students’ progress, you will have good general IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office and the capacity to adapt quickly to college IT systems.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 27th May 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.