Lecturer in Criminology and Law

  • Published on 07/21/2026
  • Chesterfield (D3)
  • To be defined

Description:

(37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year)

51 days paid holiday per year

Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme

Chesterfield College is an outstanding place to work and has superb staff benefits including a voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free annual flu jabs and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

For further details of our staff benefits, please visit https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/workingforus/

Chesterfield College Sixth form is looking for a keen and enthusiastic teacher of Criminology and Law to deliver in these highly popular subject areas.  Both of these are in very high demand amongst our learners and we have a continual high recruitment in these subjects. We are looking for an experienced A’ level teacher to deliver and take lead on both Criminology and Applied Law courses.

The qualifications taught are the WJEC Applied Diploma in Criminology and Pearson BTEC Certificate and Extended Certificate in applied law. Experience of teaching these qualifications to post 16 students and a background in a related professional area would be desirable for the right candidate.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about student progress and achievement.

To apply for this role, please visit our website at http://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/jobs/

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing Date:  27th July

Interview Date: 12th August 2026

In the same document, please add a supporting statement to your application detailing how you meet the person specification (300 - 500 words approx.).

An offer of employment at Chesterfield College will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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