Lecturer in Access to HE Criminology & Psychology in Newcastle under Lyme

Part-time (11.25 hours per week)

Salary: £32,136 - £42,848 Pro rata (£9,771 - £13,028 actual per annum)

Location: Newcastle & Stafford College

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

Based in our Faculty of Professional Studies, we are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach on our Access to Higher Education Courses for Criminology & Psychology. As well as being an inspiring lecturer with the ability to enable all learners to reach their true potential, you will hold an appropriate subject qualification to degree level along with a Level 5 teaching qualification such as the Diploma in Education and Training (formerly DTLLS) or equivalent or willingness to obtain it.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual with excellent communication and organisational skills.

• To teach on agreed Access to Higher Education Courses for Criminology & Psychology Programmes
• Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.
• Potentially opportunity to teach evening courses, subject to timetable requirements.

• Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS) or willingness to obtain one.
• Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.
• Able to communicate effectively with students and peers.

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions.
• Up to 52 Days Annual Leave pro rata (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form. If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

Closing date for completed applications: Sunday 12th July 2026

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.