Policing Lecturer

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,787–£42,766 per annum

35.5 hours per week

35 days annual leave + holidays

Teacher Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Health Scheme

Expense reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DN Colleges Group seeks a Policing Lecturer to join the Sport & Uniformed Services area, delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to policing-related programmes. You will foster a safe, inclusive learning environment and support learners to achieve their potential, whether you are a qualified lecturer or an industry professional transitioning into education.

You will contribute to curriculum development, support progression, and engage in open events and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant policing/public services industry experience.
• Qualified teacher or willingness to obtain a teaching qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths.
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across policing programmes.
• Assess student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain learner records.
• Support student achievement through progress monitoring, coaching and pastoral support.
• Contribute to curriculum development, learning resources and quality improvement activities.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in student recruitment activities, including open events, interviews and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure programmes run effectively and efficiently.
• Support learners during enrichment activities and college events.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the college and support departmental targets.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

The vacancy

DN Colleges is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Policing Lecturer to join our Sport & Uniformed Services curriculum area. This is an exciting opportunity to support and inspire learners through high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for progression within policing and related public service sectors.

The vacancy

DN Colleges is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Policing Lecturer to join our Sport & Uniformed Services curriculum area. This is an exciting opportunity to support and inspire learners through high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, helping them develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for progression within policing and related public service sectors.

Working closely with students and colleagues, you will create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where learners are supported to achieve their full potential. Whether you are already a qualified lecturer or an experienced industry professional looking to move into education, we welcome applications from individuals who are committed to outstanding learner outcomes and student success.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across policing-related programmes.
• Assess student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and maintain accurate learner records.
• Support student achievement through effective progress monitoring, coaching and pastoral support.
• Contribute to curriculum development, learning resources and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Promote excellent standards of behaviour, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in student recruitment activities, including open events, interviews and community engagement.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure programmes run effectively and efficiently.
• Support learners during enrichment activities, educational visits and other college events where appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the college and support departmental targets and objectives.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant industry experience within policing, public services or a related sector.
• Appropriate teaching qualification, substantial industry experience, or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths qualifications.
• Strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and helping all learners achieve their potential.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Salary of £33,787 to £42,766 per annum.
• Permanent position with 35.5 hours per week.
• 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas (pro rata where applicable).
• Teacher Pension Scheme with employer contributions.
• Funding and support to achieve a teaching qualification where required.
• Flexible working arrangements considered, including part-time and job share opportunities.
• Health Scheme membership available.
• Reimbursement of approved work-related expenses.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within a collaborative learning environment.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Policing Lecturer but you might know this as Police Trainer, Public Services Lecturer, Uniformed Services Lecturer, Criminal Justice Lecturer, Policing and Public Services Tutor.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• If you need more information, please contact us at [e-mail].
• The role may require occasional evening and weekend working to support curriculum delivery, recruitment and college events.
• Applications are welcomed from both qualified lecturers and experienced industry professionals looking to transition into teaching.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Closing date: 17th September

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.