Lecturer in Criminology & Sociology - CS11839

Responsibilities

• Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
• Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
• Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
• Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
• Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within \’Regulated Activity\’ within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable teacher to deliver the WJEC Level 3 Criminology qualification. The successful candidate will possess a strong academic background in criminology, sociology, or a related discipline, alongside proven experience in teaching vocational qualifications, ideally WJEC, to post-16 students. A deep understanding of the WJEC L3 Criminology specification, including its assessment requirements (internal and external), is essential. We are looking for an educator who can inspire students, foster critical thinking, and effectively prepare them for examinations and controlled assessments, while also demonstrating excellent classroom management and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Criminology or a relevant discipline
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
• Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills (e.g. e‑mail, the internet and other software application)
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
• In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis

Desirable Attainments

• Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject