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Criminology Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192901
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 2 November 2026
South West
Heidi Stevens

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Education Details

Criminology Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Criminology Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South West

Are you an experienced criminology professional or teacher looking for your next role in further education?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the South West, teaching criminology to learners working towards recognised qualifications. You'll bring your subject knowledge into the classroom and help students build the skills and confidence they need for employment and further study.

You'll plan and deliver engaging sessions, assess learner progress and support students to achieve their goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Teaching criminology programmes across a range of levels.
  • Planning and delivering classroom-based sessions for learners of mixed abilities.
  • Developing learning resources and assessing learner progress against course standards.
  • Providing timely, constructive feedback and tracking achievement.
  • Supporting learners to overcome individual barriers to learning.
  • Preparing learners for employment, apprenticeships and further study.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant criminology or subject-related qualification
  • Experience of teaching criminology, or substantial subject knowledge gained in the sector
  • The ability to plan, deliver and assess sessions for learners of mixed abilities

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience of delivering Level 3 programmes
  • Experience of internal verification or moderation

If you're ready to bring your criminology expertise into the classroom and support learners to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Relevant criminology or subject-related qualification
  • Experience of teaching criminology or substantial subject knowledge
  • Ability to plan, deliver and assess sessions for mixed abilities

Skills & Qualifications

Criminology teachingLesson planningAssessment and feedbackMixed ability teachingResource developmentLearner support

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