Lecturer in Public Services

Location: Lackham Wiltshire

Salary: 17129 - 23864 per annum pro rata of the full time equivalent (FTE) 28168 - 39244 per annum (Academic Grade 4-13) (dependant on skills qualifications and experience)

Job Type: Permanent Part Time 22.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for Lecturer in Public Services to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities and we aspire to be an outstanding financially robust and commercially agile provider achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested 65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is 45 million per annum and growing we employ some 650 staff and support around 11500students.

Lecturer in Public Services The Role:

Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a committed and energetic Lecturer in Public Services to join our outstanding team. This is your opportunity to shape the minds and futures of young people preparing for rewarding careers in the uniformed services - from the police and fire service to the armed forces and ambulance services.

You will deliver engaging and relevant teaching across a variety of modules that reflect the diverse nature of public service careers. These include:

• Leadership and teamwork in challenging environments
• Physical fitness and personal development
• Discipline citizenship and government policies
• Understanding the structure and duties of the UKs public service organisations

Your role will be more than just teachingyou will be mentoring motivating and helping learners realise their full potential whether theyre heading for university apprenticeships or directly into service roles.

Lecturer in Public Services Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver engaging lessons across various public services disciplines including leadership emergency response and teamwork.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching materials that inspire and challenge students.
• Monitor progress provide constructive feedback and offer support to help students overcome any academic challenges they may face.
• Foster a positive collaborative and inclusive classroom environment that empowers students to excel and grow.

Lecturer in Public Services - You:

We are looking for candidates who:

• Hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Public Services or a related field.
• Possess a teaching qualification (or are willing to work towards one).
• Have experience in delivering Public Services education at Level 2 or 3.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success and continuous professional development.

Lecturer in Public Services Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 37days pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Public Services Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Public Services opportunity please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

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Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.