Lecturer – Psychology

Role: Lecturer – Psychology

Hours: 21 hours

Salary: £21,011.40-£29,860.20 pro rata. Per annum

Pension contribution: 28.68%

Location: Marple

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an experienced Lecturer of A Level Psychology to join the Academic team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.

We are seeking a passionate and committed Lecturer of A Level Psychology to join our team at the Marple campus. This is a permanent 0.6 post teaching A Level Psychology, with an additional 0.2 teaching AAQ Health and Social Care, subject to successful student recruitment in September.

The Role:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate high-quality teaching, strong subject knowledge, and a genuine motivation to support all students to achieve their full potential.
• You will deliver the AQA A Level Psychology specification to students in both Year 12 and Year 13. High-quality teaching and learning is integral to this role, and the campus prides itself on strong value-added scores and consistently positive student outcomes.
• The additional AAQ Health and Social Care element will involve contributing to the delivery of an applied curriculum that develops students’ knowledge, skills, and understanding of the health and social care sector. This includes supporting students to build employability skills, apply learning in vocational contexts, and prepare for progression to higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.

This role will require you to deliver high quality, learner-focused education providing a quality learning experience for our students. You will be required to develop the curriculum and implement teaching and learning strategies that enable our students to succeed and thrive in their chosen subject area.

About you:

• At Marple Sixth Form College we live by the TSCG values Belong, Believe & Achieve. You will share our belief that all students can succeed, foster a sense of belonging in the classroom, and actively support learners to achieve ambitious academic goals.
• The AAQs is a new course to the Marple campus, the post offers an exciting opportunity to help establish the provision from the ground up, with a high degree of autonomy to develop resources, shape curriculum planning, and focus strongly on high-quality teaching and learning.
• This an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, well-established campus as part of the Trafford and Stockport College group.
• Please follow link below for further contents on the course
• Psychology AS and A-level Specification

About TSCG – Making a difference, together

At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.

We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures and transform lives.

TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.

Exceptional Benefits Package

At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 54 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company pension contribution of 28.68% FTE
• Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
• Tailored Professional Development plan
• Free onsite Parking

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience, or qualifications.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.

The role is open to direct applicants only.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **