We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Lecturer in Law and/or Criminology, to promote and provide an excellent learning experience that supports high achievement for all students.

You will teach across relevant College programmes, plan and evaluate teaching, assess and monitor student progress, and provide effective tutorial and pastoral support. You will also contribute to curriculum development, share best practice with colleagues and support the recruitment and admission of students.

Applicants must have a degree or equivalent-level qualification in Law, Criminology or a related subject, a passion for teaching, excellent communication and administrative skills, and the ability to engage and inspire students. You should be able to use IT in the classroom, develop learning resources, work positively as part of a team and commit to ongoing professional development. A recognised teaching qualification is desirable.

You should have detailed knowledge of current AS/A Level Law and/or the Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology, alongside knowledge of current Further Education issues relevant to the curriculum area. Applicants should demonstrate excellent teaching skills and either a successful teaching placement (if currently in training) or a successful teaching record, including very good exam results at KS4 and/or KS5. Experience teaching AS/A Level or Higher Education Law/Criminology and providing tutorial or pastoral care to 16–19-year-olds would be advantageous.

The salary for this post is up to £28,670

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

If you’re interested in joining our catering team, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The location for this role is on site delivery.

The closing date for this post is 4.30pm, Friday 20 November 2026.

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications of the required calibre.

 

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