Criminology Teacher
Posted Today by First for Education
£250 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Stourbridge, Dudley
Summary: The Criminology Teacher role at a secondary school/college in Stourbridge involves delivering engaging lessons in Criminology to KS5 students. The position requires planning, assessing, and supporting students with their coursework and exam preparation. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a strong background in related subjects. This part-time role offers an immediate start and is ideal for passionate educators in post-16 education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver Criminology (typically Level 3 WJEC or equivalent) to KS5 students
- Plan, prepare and assess engaging lessons aligned to the specification
- Support students with controlled assessment units and exam preparation
- Monitor progress and provide targeted intervention where required
- Contribute to curriculum development within Social Sciences / Humanities
- Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour
Key Skills:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching Criminology, Sociology, Law or a related subject at KS4/KS5
- Strong subject knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminological theories
- Experience supporting coursework and controlled assessments
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Industry experience within criminal justice, policing, youth justice or related fields would be advantageous but is not essential
Salary (Rate): £250/day
City: Stourbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Education
First For Education are working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school/college in the Stourbridge area to recruit an engaging and knowledgeable Criminology Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver a popular and growing subject, inspiring students with real-world insight into crime, law and social justice.
This role is for 4 days a week with an immediate start.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers and subject specialists with a passion for post-16 education.
QTS is essential.
The Role
- Deliver Criminology (typically Level 3 WJEC or equivalent) to KS5 students
- Plan, prepare and assess engaging lessons aligned to the specification
- Support students with controlled assessment units and exam preparation
- Monitor progress and provide targeted intervention where required
- Contribute to curriculum development within Social Sciences / Humanities
- Maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching Criminology, Sociology, Law or a related subject at KS4/KS5
- Strong subject knowledge of the criminal justice system and criminological theories
- Experience supporting coursework and controlled assessments
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Industry experience within criminal justice, policing, youth justice or related fields would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why work with First For Education?
At First For Education, we pride ourselves on supporting our candidates and schools across the local area. We offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- A dedicated local consultant who understands the Stourbridge market
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Ongoing professional support throughout your placement
This is a fantastic opportunity to teach an engaging and relevant subject within a supportive and ambitious setting.