Lecturer – Public Services (Policing & Uniformed Public Services)

The Commercial Industries & Access School at Kingston College are now seeking a Lecturer – with a subject specialism of Policing/Uniform Public Service. You will teach across a wide range of levels including NCFE Level 3 in Policing, NCFE Level 2 in Uniformed Protection Services, and Level 3 BTEC Uniformed Protection Services RQF.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who has an industry background in relevant uniformed protection services and has the confidence to teach Policing. You will hold a degree or relevant professional qualifications and have excellent teaching skills, able to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress. You will have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education, and have an awareness of academic quality standards.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 10th April 2024

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.