Teacher - Criminology & Law in Hastings

Are you looking for an opportunity to inspire the next generation of Criminology and Law students in a thriving A Level environment? Do you want to join a supportive and ambitious team where you can develop your teaching career and make a real difference to learners' futures? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated professional to join our growing A Level provision at our Hastings campus as a Lecturer in Criminology & Law.

Working as part of a dedicated and high-performing team, you will deliver engaging and inspiring lessons on our Criminology & Law programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential and progress to higher education or employment. Whether you are an experienced teacher, currently studying a Criminology-related degree, completing postgraduate study, or undertaking a PGCE, we would love to hear from candidates who can bring energy, passion and commitment to our learners.

This exciting role will include:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning on the Criminology & Law programmes.
• Monitoring student progress and implementing effective interventions to support achievement and attainment.
• Using student data and performance information to identify opportunities for improvement and raise standards.
• Contributing positively to an ambitious and supportive A Level team committed to student success.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• A qualification in Criminology or a related subject, or current study towards an undergraduate, postgraduate or teaching qualification.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• An understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• The ability to monitor learner progress, use data effectively and implement strategies to improve outcomes.

For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success.

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK. We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.