Lecturer in Public Services

Lecturer in Public Services

Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you a passionate Public Services professional who enjoys helping others develop leadership resilience teamwork discipline and the practical skills needed to succeed in public sector and uniformed service careers Do you want to inspire learners to achieve qualifications that can open doors to careers in the emergency services armed forces public sector organisations criminal justice or higher education

Whether youre an experienced Public Services lecturer or a skilled industry professional looking to move into teaching this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners lives.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your expertise to a supportive learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: 29294 per year pro rata

Qualified Lecturer:per year pro rata
(Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time 29.5 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
• Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A stable rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What Youll Do

As a Lecturer in Public Services you will teach and assess learners across a range of programmes from Level 1 to Level 3 helping them develop the knowledge skills confidence and behaviours required for progression into public service careers and further study.

You will:

• Deliver engaging practical and industry-relevant lessons that develop leadership communication teamwork resilience problem-solving and employability skills
• Teach a broad range of Public Services topics preparing learners for progression into careers within the police armed forces fire and rescue services ambulance service prison service local government and wider public sector organisations
• Use practical and innovative teaching approaches including scenario-based learning fieldwork enrichment activities guest speakers and real-world public service contexts
• Support and lead outdoor and adventurous activities that help learners build confidence teamwork leadership self-reliance and resilience
• Plan assess and monitor learner progress providing constructive feedback and support to maximise achievement
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding professionalism health and safety and learner wellbeing
• Contribute to curriculum development and the continued growth of an inspiring and inclusive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with employers public service organisations and external partners to enhance learner opportunities and experiences

What Youll Bring

• A relevant qualification in Public Services Uniformed Protective Services Criminology Policing Military Studies Emergency Planning Leadership or a related subject (Level 3 or above)
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to motivate and inspire learners through engaging and practical teaching
• Industry experience within the Armed Forces Police Fire & Rescue Service Ambulance Service Prison Service Security Sector Public Sector Emergency Services or a related field or experience supporting learners in education or training
• Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to inclusive teaching learner success and maintaining high professional standards
• A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed but if you dont have one yet well support you to achieve it while you work

Desirable

• Experience in outdoor and adventurous activities expedition leadership or outdoor education
• Qualifications such as Mountain Leader Lowland Leader Duke of Edinburgh Award leadership National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) outdoor first aid or equivalent outdoor leadership qualifications
• Experience using outdoor learning to develop leadership teamwork resilience and problem-solving skills in young people

Why Become a Lecturer

Make a real difference and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance
• A stable and respected career in education
• The opportunity to prepare learners for careers that serve and support communities
• The chance to share your professional experience and inspire the next generation of public service professionals
• A meaningful role where confidence resilience leadership and future careers are built lesson by lesson

Every day youll help learners develop the skills knowledge and personal qualities that employers in the public sector value most.

Inspire potential. Build resilience. Shape future public service professionals.

If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 29/06/26

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.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

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.

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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.