Public Services Lecturer (0.5). Job in Swindon Education & Training Jobs

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Swindon is seeking an experienced lecturer for Public Services. The role involves delivering engaging sessions that prepare learners for careers in uniformed services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in policing, military, or emergency services and a passion for inspiring students. Reliability, resilience, and teaching experience or willingness to qualify are essential. This position offers the opportunity to influence the next generation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in policing, military, emergency services, or public service roles.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Reliability and resilience in a teaching environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in practical and theory-based settings.
• Support learners with recruitment preparation and interview skills.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Strong knowledge of policing

Confident communication

Team-focused attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant Public Services qualification

Job description

Whether you come from policing, the armed forces, fire and rescue, prison services, border force or have experience teaching Public Services already, your expertise can make a real difference.

This role is perfect for people who want to use their professional knowledge to prepare learners for careers across the uniformed services. You ll bring teamwork, discipline, resilience and public service values to life through engaging lessons, fitness activities, teamwork challenges and real-world practical scenarios.

What you ll do:

• Deliver inspiring, practical and theory-based sessions across all levels
• Lead activities that build teamwork, communication, fitness and leadership skills
• Use your service experience to create realistic scenarios and problem-solving tasks
• Support learners preparing for uniformed service recruitment, assessments and interviews
• Adapt teaching to support diverse abilities and learning styles
• Give constructive feedback to help students develop confidence and professional behaviours
• Contribute to trips, visits, employer engagement and enrichment opportunities

What we re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of policing, military, emergency services or wider public service roles
• A passion for supporting and inspiring the next generation
• Confident communication, organisation and classroom presence
• A relevant Public Services or related qualification
• Teaching experience or willingness to work toward a teaching qualification
• Reliability, resilience and a team-focused attitude

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.