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Psychology & Criminology Teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191368
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 5 October 2026
North West
Paulo Dos Santos

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Education Details

Psychology Further Education fe college
Also teaches: Criminology

Job Description

Psychology & Criminology Teacher

Temporary

Location: the North West

Start date: 5 October 2026

Are you a Psychology and Criminology specialist who enjoys helping learners make sense of human behaviour and the justice system?

About the Role

You'll deliver Psychology and Criminology qualifications for a further education provider, planning and teaching sessions that engage learners and build both subject knowledge and independent study skills.

You'll assess work, track progress and give the feedback learners need to achieve, working alongside a supportive teaching team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging Psychology and Criminology sessions.
  • Assessing learner work and providing constructive feedback to support progress.
  • Monitoring learner progress and putting support in place where it is needed.
  • Preparing learners for assessment and examination.
  • Contributing to the development of course materials and resources.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant degree or subject specialism in Psychology and/or Criminology
  • Experience of teaching or delivering to groups of learners
  • Strong subject knowledge and the ability to make it accessible

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience of teaching within further education

If you're ready to bring Psychology and Criminology to life for the next group of learners, we'd love to hear from you.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Paulo Dos Santos

Paulo Dos Santos

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or subject specialism in Psychology and/or Criminology
  • Experience of teaching or delivering to groups of learners
  • Strong subject knowledge and ability to make it accessible

Skills & Qualifications

Psychology teachingCriminology teachingLesson planningAssessment and feedbackProgress monitoringCourse material development

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