Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology)

Norwich City College; Paston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Paston Sixth Form College in North Walsham is seeking a Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology). The role is 0.4 FTE on a fixed term until 31 July 2027, working Wednesdays and Thursdays.

You will deliver high-quality teaching, monitor student progress and contribute to curriculum development in a collaborative learning environment. The ideal candidate holds a relevant honours degree in a Social Science and is a qualified teacher or committed to gaining teaching qualifications; EPQ delivery

Qualifications

• Honours degree in a Social Science subject (Sociology/Criminology/Psychology).
• Qualified teacher or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Recent post-16 teaching experience and ability to deliver Criminology courses.
• Experience with EPQ delivery and data-informed progression monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Social Sciences, focusing on Criminology.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning programmes to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Monitor attendance and progression; intervene to support learners.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in open events, enrolment activities and student recruitment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support learner success and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and data protection compliance.

Skills

Teaching experience (post-16)

Strong subject knowledge (Criminology)

Data-informed teaching

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Honours degree in Social Science

Job description

Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology)

Paston Sixth Form College, North Walsham

14.4 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday), Fixed Term until 31.07.27

Are you passionate about the Social Sciences and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

Paston Sixth Form College is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspiring Lecturer in Social Sciences (0.4 FTE) 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. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting with Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students to succeed across our Social Sciences provision, focussing on Criminology. 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

• Delivering outstanding teaching across Social Sciences courses 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.
• 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 Social Science subject area (such as Sociology, Psychology, Criminology or a related discipline).
• Is a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Has recent and relevant experience of delivering high-quality teaching within post-16 education.
• Is able to support with the delivery of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
• Possesses strong subject knowledge and an understanding of assessment requirements within Social Sciences qualifications.
• 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.

Closing date:Sunday 15th November at Midnight

Interview date: Friday 20th November 2026

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.