Lecturer in Public Services & Criminology (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Trowbridge is seeking a Lecturer in Public Services and Criminology on a variable-hours contract. You will teach and assess students, delivering engaging theoretical and practical sessions across relevant topics and helping learners develop employability skills.

Applicants may be experienced in public services, policing, criminology, or related areas, with a Level 3 qualification or higher and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant industry experience in Public Services, Criminology, Policing, Criminal Justice, or a related subject.
• Strong knowledge of public services, criminology, policing, or related professional areas.
• Relevant experience working within public services, policing, emergency services, the military, criminal justice, safeguarding, or a related sector.
• A passion for inspiring, motivating, and supporting learners.
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess Public Services and Criminology students.
• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical sessions across relevant subject areas.
• Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and engaging learning activities.
• Support students' progress, achievement, confidence, and employability.
• Develop students' knowledge and understanding of public services, criminology, criminal justice, policing, and related subjects.
• Use relevant industry and professional experience to bring learning to life.

Education

A Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

Lecturer in Public Services & Criminology (Variable Hours)

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer £21.13 per hour, plus holiday pay, Qualified Lecturer £25.34 per hour, plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about Public Services and Criminology and keen to inspire the next generation? Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our team and help students develop the knowledge, practical skills, confidence, resilience, and employability skills they need to progress into public services, policing, the criminal justice sector, further study, or employment.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in public services, policing, criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, emergency services, military services, safeguarding, or related areas.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with work offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

What We Offer

Salary:

• Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
• Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours (currently up to 13 hours per week)

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess Public Services and Criminology students
• Deliver engaging theoretical and practical sessions across relevant subject areas
• Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and engaging learning activities
• Support students' progress, achievement, confidence, and employability
• Develop students' knowledge and understanding of public services, criminology, criminal justice, policing, and related subjects
• Use relevant industry and professional experience to bring learning to life
• Support students to develop communication, teamwork, leadership, resilience, discipline, and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for progression into public services, policing, criminal justice, further study, and employment
• Contribute to enrichment, industry engagement, employer activities, guest speakers, and work-related learning
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professional practice, health and safety, and learner support
• Work collaboratively to provide an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant industry experience in Public Services, Criminology, Policing, Criminal Justice, or a related subject
• Strong knowledge of public services, criminology, policing, or related professional areas
• Relevant experience working within public services, policing, emergency services, the military, criminal justice, safeguarding, or a related sector
• A passion for inspiring, motivating, and supporting learners
• Good communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to professional, inclusive, and safe working practices
• Current knowledge of relevant industry practices and developments
• Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential – experienced public service and industry professionals are encouraged to apply

Why Become a Lecturer?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Share your professional and industry expertise with the next generation
• Make a real difference to students' futures
• Bring your public services or criminology experience into the classroom
• Support students to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience needed for employment and further study
• Help prepare the next generation of public service professionals
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• Turn your public services or criminology expertise into inspiration for tomorrow's professionals.

Inspire the next generation of public service professionals

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing Date 22/10/2026

Closing date: 22nd October 2026

Shortlist date: 23rd October 2026

Interview date: TBC