At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and engage students in Criminology through innovative teaching and support.
- Company: Join a supportive Sixth Form team dedicated to exceptional student outcomes.
- Benefits: Opportunity for professional development and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a high-performing school with a commitment to personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' futures in crime, justice, and society.
- Qualifications: Experience teaching at Key Stage 5 and a passion for criminology.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Criminology (Maternity Cover) to join our Key Stage 5 provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful and supportive Sixth Form team. Criminology is a popular and well-established subject at SM6, with students who are keen to explore crime, justice and contemporary society. The role offers an excellent opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 within an ambitious, student centred sixth form with a strong commitment to exceptional outcomes.
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver engaging, challenging and purposeful teaching across the WJEC Level 3 Criminology specification at Key Stage 5
- Inspire students through relevant and thought-provoking application of criminological theory to crime, justice and contemporary society
- Monitor student progress closely and contribute to effective intervention and support strategies that promote strong outcomes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to refine and enhance curriculum planning, resources and delivery within a supportive and ambitious team
- Provide effective preparation for both the controlled assessment and external examination components of the qualification, ensuring students understand the demands of assessment and are equipped to achieve their potential
- Maintain high expectations for student engagement, independent study and academic progress
- Support students in making ambitious and well-informed choices about their future, including progression to higher education, degree apprenticeships and careers related to criminology, law, policing, psychology, social sciences and the wider criminal justice sector
- Contribute positively to the wider life and culture of the Sixth Form, supporting our commitment to exceptional outcomes, personal development and pastoral care
- Be an effective classroom practitioner with a track record of securing positive student outcomes
- Have experience of teaching at Key Stage 5, or the ability to teach confidently at this level
- Be passionate about inspiring students through contemporary issues in crime, justice and society
- Be committed to delivering high quality post 16 education with high expectations for all learners
- Be skilled in using assessment to monitor progress and inform teaching
- Be enthusiastic, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
- Be keen to contribute to the continued success of a high performing school and sixth form
- Have strong subject knowledge in Criminology, Law, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline
Teacher of Criminology (Maternity Cover in Dunswell employer: St Mary's College
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture at St Mary's College. As an Achievement Support Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while benefiting from comprehensive training and professional development in a nurturing environment dedicated to inclusion and student success.
