Instructor in Police Education (Kent)

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate instructors to deliver police education in Kent. This role involves engaging with future police officers through innovative teaching methods, including lectures and seminars, while supporting the development of educational programs. Candidates should possess extensive policing knowledge and experience in higher education teaching. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of policing education in collaboration with multiple police forces. If you are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and have the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Experience in higher education teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver police education via lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
• Support programme review and development for police education.

Skills

Higher Education Teaching

Policing Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Education

Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience

Job description

Instructor in Police Education (Kent)

Job Category: Teaching, Research & Scholarship

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: From £37,000 to £42,000

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Closing Date: 18/11

Ref No: a77aa8736ae9

Job Description:

ARU is collaborating with The Metropolitan Police and seven police forces in the Eastern Region to train future police officers through the Police Education Qualification Framework (PEQF), including the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP).

We are seeking Instructors to deliver police education via lectures, seminars, tutorials, and support programme review and development. The role involves working at police force sites in Kent, initially responsible for a single cohort of student police officers on the PCDA/DHEP programs.

Requirements include a minimum of a degree or equivalent professional experience, with experience in higher education teaching preferred. Extensive policing knowledge is essential if a degree is not held. Background checks, including the College of Policing barring list clearance and NPPV Level 2 vetting, are required.

Travel between police establishments and ARU campuses is necessary. ARU values diversity and is committed to inclusive practices, including flexible working arrangements. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For key requirements, download the Job Description and Person Specification. Demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in your application. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.