Lecturer in Criminology

Norwich City College; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paston Sixth Form College in North Walsham is seeking a Lecturer in Criminology (L3 Applied Diploma) to join our successful team. This is a 36 hours per week fixed term maternity cover from January 2027, offering an exciting opportunity to deliver outstanding teaching to post-16 students. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor progress, contribute to curriculum development and act as a form tutor providing pastoral support. Closing date: 18 October 2027.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Criminology or related field.
• Qualified teacher status.
• Recent experience teaching post-16 education.
• Knowledge of assessment requirements and marking procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding Criminology teaching to post-16 learners.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning programmes for excellent outcomes.
• Monitor attendance, progress and achievement; intervene as needed.
• Act as Form Tutor; provide pastoral support to students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Participate in events, enrolment activities and student recruitment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum planning

Student progress tracking

Pastoral support

Collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Criminology

Job description

Paston Sixth Form College, North Walsham

36 hours per week, Fixed Term Maternity Cover, required from January 2027

Are you passionate about Criminology and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

Paston Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer in Criminology (L3 Applied Diploma) to join our successful team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong subject background and a commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning to post-16 students.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students to succeed. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, monitor and support student progress, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in the wider life of the College.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference to students' academic achievement and personal development while contributing to a collaborative and ambitious teaching environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering outstanding Criminology teaching to post-16 learners.
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning programmes to ensure excellent student outcomes.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance and achievement, providing timely intervention and support where required.
• Acting as a Form tutor, providing pastoral support, guidance and encouragement to students.
• Contributing to curriculum planning, development and quality improvement activities.
• Participating in open events, interviews, enrolment activities and student recruitment initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant honours degree in a subject related to Criminology.
• Is a qualified teacher.
• Has recent and relevant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within post-16 education.
• Possesses expert knowledge of the subject area and assessment requirements – previous experience of marking controlled assessments will be an advantage.
• Can deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that motivate and inspire students.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of supporting high levels of student achievement and progression.
• Has a proactive approach to monitoring student performance and using data to improve outcomes.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Why Join Us?

At Paston Sixth Form College, part of City College Norwich, we are committed to creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive

Closing date:Sunday 18th October

Interview date: Friday 23rd October

As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education.We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. From 28 November 2020, changes were made to the DBS filtering rules. As DBS certificates issued before this date may have been produced under different filtering arrangements, we are unable to rely on an Update Service status check for certificates issued before 28 November 2020. In these circumstances, a new DBS application will be required.