Lecturer in Public Services & Criminology (Variable Hours)Location: TrowbridgeSalary: Unqualified Lecturer £21.13 per hour, plus holiday pay, Qualified Lecturer £25.34 per hour, plus holiday payAre 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 payQualified: £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.??
BenefitsTeachers’ Pension SchemeGenerous holiday entitlementEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site gymsLifestyle discountsCycle-to-Work SchemeProfessional development and CPD opportunitiesA flexible and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.What You’ll DoTeach and assess Public Services and Criminology studentsDeliver engaging theoretical and practical sessions across relevant subject areasDevelop lesson plans, learning materials, and engaging learning activitiesSupport students’ progress, achievement, confidence, and employabilityDevelop students’ knowledge and understanding of public services, criminology, criminal justice, policing, and related subjectsUse relevant industry and professional experience to bring learning to lifeSupport students to develop communication, teamwork, leadership, resilience, discipline, and problem-solving skillsPrepare students for progression into public services, policing, criminal justice, further study, and employmentContribute to enrichment, industry engagement, employer activities, guest speakers, and work-related learningMaintain high standards of safeguarding, professional practice, health and safety, and learner supportWork collaboratively to provide an outstanding learner experienceWhat You’ll BringA Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant industry experience in Public Services, Criminology, Policing, Criminal Justice, or a related subjectStrong knowledge of public services, criminology, criminal justice, policing, or related professional areasRelevant experience working within public services, policing, emergency services, the military, criminal justice, safeguarding, or a related sectorA passion for inspiring, motivating, and supporting learnersGood communication, organisational, and interpersonal skillsCommitment to professional, inclusive, and safe working practicesCurrent knowledge of relevant industry practices and developmentsTeaching qualifications are desirable but not essential – experienced public service and industry professionals are encouraged to apply?
Why Become a Lecturer?Flexible working opportunitiesShare your professional and industry expertise with the next generationMake a real difference to students’ futuresBring your public services or criminology experience into the classroomSupport students to develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and resilience needed for employment and further studyHelp prepare the next generation of public service professionalsSupportive working environmentOpportunities for professional development and CPDTurn your public services or criminology expertise into inspiration for tomorrow’s professionals.??
Inspire the next generation of public service professionalsIf you’re ready for a flexible and rewarding opportunity at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we’d love to hear from you.Closing Date 22/10/2026Please note:Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the top of this page as a downloadable document.Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire 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 nd
October 2026Shortlist date: 23 rd
October 2026Interview date: TBC
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