Lecturer Public Services


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E17 4JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and student-focused individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Public Services. The successful candidate will ideally have industry experience within either the Armed Forces, Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance Service, or other Emergency Services, together with experience of teaching Uniformed Public Services.

The role involves delivering a range of Level 1-3 qualifications, including BTEC Applied General, NCFE, WJEC Criminology, and Psychology. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, high-quality learning experiences, assessing student work, providing timely and constructive feedback, and supporting students to achieve their full potential. The role also includes monitoring learner progress through regular one-to-one tutorials, providing personalised guidance, and responding effectively to the individual needs of students.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Policing, Law, Criminology, Psychology, Public Services, or a related discipline. Applicants should possess a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of public service professionals and who is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience. A student-centred approach, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment are essential.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the wider student experience through enrichment activities, including supporting the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, educational visits, and overnight residentials. A willingness to actively engage in these activities and promote students' personal development is highly desirable.

What the college offers its staff

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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