Lecturer in A Level Politics and Level 2 Humanities / Social Sciences (GCSE Equivalent) 

Salary: £31,966 - £46,980 per annum

(Dependent on qualifications and experience) 

Contract: Full Time, Permanent  

Required: 25th August 2026 

Would you relish the opportunity to teach students A level Politics and related Humanities and Social Sciences subjects within a college setting?  

The Faculty of Humanities is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer of Politics to join our dynamic and forward-thinking college. This is a unique and rare opportunity to teach across multiple key stages, delivering a combination of A Level Politics, both the Global and USA pathways, alongside GCSE equivalent courses as part of our innovative and impactful UpGrade and APP programmes of study. 

These bespoke programmes are designed to support students in uplifting their secondary school experience. UpGrade aims to equip students with the confidence and grades at GCSE level to progress to their chosen pathways, either here at Cirencester College or elsewhere, to undertake an apprenticeship or to seek employment with training. Our A Level Progression Programme (APP) forms the first of a three-year fulltime programme of study, supporting students in building academic and transferable skills alongside subject-specific knowledge geared towards their chosen A Level courses, thus laying a strong foundation for a successful transition.  

Across all courses, you will play a vital role in shaping and facilitating learners’ confidence, academic skills, and long-term aspirations. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for education, a commitment to facilitating student success, and be skilled in engaging and motivating students with varying levels of ability. You will show resilience, creativity and determination in supporting learners who may face challenges and be committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning environment. 

You will teach surrounded by a committed and supportive team who will readily share resources and best practice, as well as offering support whenever required. Within this environment, we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students.  

If you want the opportunity to teach as part of the Humanities team, we would love to hear from you.  

The post holder will be expected to: 

Deliver high-quality teaching in A Level Politics and GCSE equivalent level courses, supporting a diverse range of learners.  

Be willing to teach, in-part, across other subjects if required (dependent on skills). 

Engage in ongoing professional development and college-wide improvement initiatives to develop the skills and resources to deliver truly outstanding provision. 

Demonstrate a relentless commitment to facilitating exceptional learning to enable all students to achieve their full potential.  

Demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills. 

Possess the ability to truly work as a team player as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team. 

Contribute to the design and development of engaging, accessible and challenging lessons, as well as the continued development of the UpGrade and APP programmes of study. 

Monitor and track student progress, providing tailored feedback and intervention. 

Effectively prepare students for non-examined assessments and examined assessments. 

Possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally you will hold a teaching qualification or be committed to obtain a suitable qualification once in post. 

Closing Date: 11th May, noon  

Interviews From: w/c 18th May  

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date. 

PLEASE APPLY NOW - This position will close once sufficient applications are received. We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applicants, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. 

Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme, college pension contribution (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle-to-Work Scheme. 

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks. 

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.