Teacher of Criminology

Woking College; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a full-time teacher to deliver Level 3 Vocational Criminology starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for criminology and effective teaching strategies, contributing to a supportive environment with high expectations for student achievement. Join a collegial team committed to professional development and inclusive education.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Staff room with free hot drinks

On-site canteen with healthy options

Regular staff social events

Access to College gym and fitness clubs

Confidential employee support helpline

Cycle to work scheme

Pension enrollment options

Qualifications

• Experience delivering vocational courses in criminology or related fields.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Ability to use innovative teaching methods to engage students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Level 3 Vocational Criminology.
• Support students through workshops and personalized learning.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and departmental development.

Skills

Passion for criminology

Teaching experience

Ability to engage students

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

To start January 2026 or as soon as possible in the spring term the College is looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to deliver Level 3 Vocational Criminology. We are looking for a full‑time member of staff with dynamism and passion for their subject to start in the new academic year. With a friendly, supportive team and exceptional College facilities, this is an exciting time to join our growing College. Applications from ECTs and teachers in schools and sixth‑form college sectors are welcome. A full mentoring programme is provided to introduce all new staff to sixth‑form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development.

We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College. The Department is a successful area of the College that includes Criminology (Vocational) and Psychology (A Level). As a direct result of the growth in student numbers, the social sciences area was split into two separate departments for Psychology and Criminology (Behavioural Sciences) and Sociology and Health & Social Care (Social Sciences). Our expectations are high and our students value the support that both departments offer to ensure they excel and meet their potential. This includes regular study support workshops – the department currently runs five workshops per week, bookable 1:1s for personalised support, target‑setting, and an intensive revision programme, as well as working to develop exam skills and improve literacy. The department hosts a range of extra‑curricular activities including university guest speakers and museum visits. As part of the Woking Way programme, the College offers the opportunity for wider learning through the short‑courses programme. Recent courses include "Ethics in Psychology: the implications of research in shaping behaviour" where students gained an appreciation of ethical implications of psychology research and how this has affected or continues to affect wider society; as well as a short course to introduce students to academic research to learn key skills relevant to many university degrees.

Why work with us? Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team. We have an inclusive ethos, and are proud of our diverse students and staff community. The College is committed to safeguarding, alongside our core values of inclusiveness, adhering to the highest personal, professional and academic standards, supporting individual wellbeing, supportive management and positive relationship and a sustainable future for all. We expect all staff, volunteers and others involved in the College community to share this commitment.

Benefits include:

• Free on‑site parking
• Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
• On‑site canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
• Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party
• College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
• Staff clubs/support groups: book club; menopause group; group for parents/carers of children with mental health concerns; carers for elderly parents
• Access to prayer/multi faith room
• Free eye test vouchers
• Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension: eligible employees will be automatically enrolled in the Teacher's Pension Scheme, or the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff), unless you decide to opt‑out
• Employee support: staff have access to a confidential employee support helpline
• Location: Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions

Application & Selection

Application forms are available to download from our website: https://woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/ Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled "Periods when not working". We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post. Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer): [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 1 December 2025

Interviews: to be held on Friday 5 December 2025

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor work visas. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on "Keeping Children Safe in Education" September 2025 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

The College is committed to equal opportunities.