Job Description

Sheffield
21/09/2025


Lecturer Law and Criminology


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

31,181.40 - 38,421.36 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
28.68% Employer Pension Contribution into Teachers Pension Scheme

Date posted

03/09/2025

Job reference

RR00000747


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Job description

About us

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The role

Are you looking for an opportunity to work for an organisation that really cares about its staff and students? Do you want to make a real difference and help shape and influence the next generation? If so, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you to start your career as a Law lecturer within the Sheffield Sixth Form, the home of A levels and academic qualifications at The Sheffield College.

The role of Lecturer Law and Criminology is ideal if you:

Want a varied role where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Law and Criminology students within the Sheffield Sixth Form. Have a passion for teaching and wish to contribute to a college which believes that each student has a capacity to excel, regardless of their background.

Day-to-day you will be responsible for:

The design and delivery of the A level curriculum Assessing student work and providing timely and constructive feedback Liaising with students, parents and stakeholders Meeting the diverse needs of our students Tracking and monitoring learner progress After your first year with us, success would look like: Built relationships Established an exciting and responsive curriculum offer Regularly receive positive learner feedback Learners consistently achieve on or above their target grade We're open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will: Be empathetic Have a student first approach Have a passion for your subject Hold an Honours Degree in Law or equivalent Hold a recognised teaching qualification

This role is Fixed Term with an end date of 24th April 2026.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Beth Rawden, Head of Curriculum Progress and Outcomes, Beth.Rawden@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between 31,181.40 - 38,421.36 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme- Teacher Pension Scheme 28.68% Annual Leave- 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period Health and wellbeing we offer + Employee assistance programme through Bupa
+ Occupational Health through PAM
+ Free eye tests for VDU users
Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply:

Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 21st September 2025

Shortlisting date: 22nd September 2025

Interview: w/c 29th September 2025

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.