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Criminology/Sociology Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191309
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 2 October 2026
Wales
Heidi Stevens

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Education Details

Criminology Further Education fe college
Also teaches: Sociology

Job Description

Criminology/Sociology Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the Wales

Start date: 2 October 2026

About the Role

An education provider is looking for a Criminology/Sociology Lecturer to join their teaching team. You'll deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that support learners to achieve and progress.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning, preparing and delivering lessons across Criminology and Sociology.
  • Assessing learners' work and tracking progress towards their target grades.
  • Supporting curriculum development and the preparation of learning materials.
  • Maintaining accurate academic and administrative records.
  • Providing tutorial support and guidance to learners.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A degree or relevant professional qualification in Criminology, Sociology or a closely related subject
  • Experience of teaching or delivering in a further education or sixth form setting
  • Confidence in planning, delivering and assessing to awarding body standards

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Certificate in Education or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Experience of internal verification or moderation
  • Experience acting as a personal tutor

If you're ready to bring your subject knowledge into the classroom and support learners to achieve, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Degree or relevant professional qualification in Criminology, Sociology or closely related subject
  • Experience of teaching or delivering in further education or sixth form setting
  • Confidence in planning, delivering and assessing to awarding body standards

Skills & Qualifications

Criminology teachingSociology teachingLesson planningAssessmentCurriculum developmentTutorial support

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