Lecturer in Criminology

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Lecturer in Criminology to teach Level 3 students at a college in Leamington Spa. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, monitoring student progress, and supporting their academic development. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, strong subject knowledge, and clear communication skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 – £37,500, with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent role

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Criminology, Sociology or closely related discipline.
• Ability to make criminology accessible and engaging to Level 3 students.
• Prior experience teaching in Further Education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and teach WJEC Level 3 Criminology and potentially Sociology.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons and assessments.
• Monitor and assess student progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Subject knowledge in criminology

Commitment to student success

Education

Minimum Level 4 qualification (degree) in Criminology or related discipline

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one

Job description

Job Title

Lecturer in Criminology (Level 3)

Location

Leamington Spa

Salary

£30,000 – £37,500 per annum (full‑time, 37 teaching hours per week)

The Role

As Lecturer in Criminology, you will:

• Deliver and teach WJEC Level 3 Criminology (and potentially some Sociology content) to further education students.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons, learning materials and assessments appropriate for Level 3 learners.
• Monitor and assess student progress, provide feedback, and support students' academic development.
• Conduct tutorials, support students' personal development, career guidance and further education preparation.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and continuous improvement of teaching provision.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification (e.g. degree) in Criminology, Sociology or a closely related discipline.
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong subject knowledge in criminology, with the ability to make the subject accessible and engaging to Level 3 students.
• Clear communication skills, commitment to student success, and ability to support adult and further education learners.

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching in Further Education and working with learners aged 16+.
• Experience teaching WJEC Level 3 Criminology.

We welcome applications from candidates with a degree in Criminology/Sociology and some teaching experience, even if not yet teacher qualified, as we encourage professional development and growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £37,500 per annum.
• Permanent, full‑time role with 37 teaching hours per week.
• A supportive working environment at a well regarded FE college in Warwickshire.
• Opportunity to make a real difference to students preparing for higher education or professional paths in criminology, sociology, social sciences or related fields.
• Ongoing professional development and colleague support.

As this role will start as soon as possible (target start date: 05/01/2026). We encourage you to apply early; applications may be considered on a rolling basis until an appointment is made.

Next Steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly Further Education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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