Criminology Lecturer
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
| Company: | Morgan Hunt UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -112025-220588_1763571090 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Lecturer in Criminology to join our team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching to learners across the Criminology curriculum, ensuring excellent learner experience and academic progress.
This role requires an experienced lecturer who can start immediately and maintain high academic standards throughout the duration of the assignment.
Post Title: Lecturer in Criminology
Hourly Rate £35
Location: Southend-on-Sea SS1 1ND
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 18 December 2025
Hours per Week: 37
Working Pattern:
- Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 17:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 16:30pm
- Role Type: Temporary
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Criminology.
- Prepare and deliver lessons, seminars, and workshops in line with curriculum requirements.
- Support learners through effective academic guidance, feedback, and tutorial support.
- Develop lesson plans, learning materials, and assessments that meet awarding body standards.
- Contribute to the monitoring of learner progress and maintain accurate records.
- Support curriculum development and enhancement where required.
- Participate in team meetings, staff development, and quality assurance processes.
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, DET, Cert Ed, QTLS, or equivalent).
- Degree or higher qualification in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Law, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrable experience delivering Criminology content in FE or HE settings.
- Strong understanding of criminological theories, criminal justice systems, policing, and related fields.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging, inclusive, and effective lessons.
- Excellent communication, classroom management, and organisational skills.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering units across Level 3-5 Criminology or related programmes.
- Experience supporting learners with diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Familiarity with online learning platforms and digital teaching tools.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.