KS5 Criminology Teacher — Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Criminology in Reading to join the Social Sciences faculty for an immediate start. You will deliver Criminology to Key Stage 5 (WJEC Level 3) with potential to teach law or sociology variants, while guiding students through assessments and exams.

The role includes duties as a Sixth Form Tutor and contributing to a modern post-16 learning environment, with start ASAP and a salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or UK teaching credentials required.
• Honors degree in Criminology, Law, Criminal Justice, or related social science.
• Proven track record or potential in Level 3 Criminology outcomes.
• Familiarity with WJEC Level 3 Criminology specifications and internal moderation rules.
• Active enhanced DBS check (Update Service) or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach engaging Criminology lessons across Key Stage 5 and potential introductory law or sociology.
• Direct and assist with extra-curricular legal activities, mock trial competitions, and guest speaker sessions.
• Guide Level 3 Diploma pupils through controlled assessments (NEA) and exam preparation.
• Maintain crime scene resources, legal case study archives, and digital media suites safely.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress across coursework and exams.
• Fulfill pastoral duties as a Sixth Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and development.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or PGCE / SCITT / QTLS

Honors degree in Criminology, Law, Criminal Justice, or related social science

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Teacher of Criminology in Reading to join the Social Sciences faculty for an immediate start. You will deliver Criminology to Key Stage 5 (WJEC Level 3) with potential to teach law or sociology variants, while guiding students through assessments and exams.

The role includes duties as a Sixth Form Tutor and contributing to a modern post-16 learning environment, with start ASAP and a salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS.