Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology, Uniformed Services, and Sociology)

Lecturer in Social Sciences (Criminology, Uniformed Services, and Sociology)

Salary Range: £31,339 - £46,059

(Dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract available:

Full Time (1.0), Permanent

Full time (1.0), Fixed-term, maternity cover (until 1st May 2026)

Required From: 1st September 2025

Would you relish the opportunity to teach students the subjects of Criminology, Uniformed Services, and/or Sociology within a college setting?

Due to significant growth in one of the most populate courses here at Cirencester College, we have a fantastic opportunity available to teach across our criminology and wider social sciences subjects (i.e., uniformed services and sociology). Not only can we offer the chance to teach successful and ambitious students, but we can do so in the beautiful Cotswold setting of Cirencester. The department itself is a vibrant, supportive and forward-thinking team; the teaching staff work together closely and have a genuine passion for the subject.

We are seeking adaptable and creative individuals to join our high achieving criminology team and contribute to curriculum initiatives. You would teach surrounded by a supportive team who will readily share resources and best practices, and offer support whenever required. Within this environment we would help you further develop as a practitioner, as you in turn develop your students. Would you relish the chance to teach on and contribute toward the delivery of one of the largest courses here at Cirencester College?

Candidates should have a commitment to further education and be motivated to achieve high standards in teaching and learning. The ability to work well within teams and to adapt to curriculum demands is essential. Ideally candidates should possess a good honours degree and a teaching qualification.

Here at Cirencester, we currently teach the WJEC criminology and Pearson Uniformed Protective services specifications. If you have experience teaching this or similar specifications or even experience of teaching other levels and specifications (e.g., at level 4 or 5) do not hesitate to apply. Experience in associated sectors (e.g., armed forces, fire service, police service, ambulance service) is also very valuable. If you have the experience and a desire to teach, but do not yet have the teaching qualification, still apply.

The post holder will be expected to:

Teach to a high standard, and develop the relevant skills to teach truly outstanding provision

Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential. The ability to truly work as a team player is also essential. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.

Candidates should possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally you will hold a teaching qualification, or be committed to obtaining a level 5 teaching qualification when in post.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

We reserve the right to interview prior to this date.

We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed.

Interviews Scheduled from: w.c 23rd June 2025

We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed.

PLEASE APPLY NOW – This position will close once sufficient applications are received.

Benefits include: Teachers Pensions defined benefit pension scheme – 28.6% college pension contribution from 1st April 2024 (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.