Teacher of Criminology
Proposed interview date: April 17th 2026
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
This role is offered as maternity cover until August 2027.
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Criminology specialist to join our team at the Joseph Wright Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our Applied Criminology provision, delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment that inspires students and supports their progression to the next stage of their lives.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Criminology teacher to deliver high‑quality, engaging learning that inspires students to achieve their potential. You’ll create dynamic lessons, support student progress, and contribute to a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, personal development, and future employability. If you’re committed to exceptional teaching, strong pastoral support, and helping learners progress with confidence, we’d love to hear from you.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About You
You’ll be an engaging and knowledgeable Criminology teacher with a strong track record of student achievement and recent experience delivering WJEC Level 3. Confident in using IT and managing your time effectively, you bring excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach across Criminology modules. You’ll hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification and be committed to continuous professional development.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,374 to £44,218 per annum
- 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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