Job description
Teacher of Criminology (with Law and/or Psychology) – A Level
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time or Part-time
Location: West Essex Secondary School
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of A level Criminology, with the ability to also teach Law and/or Psychology, to join our thriving and supportive secondary school in West Essex from September.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher to contribute to the continued success of our growing Social Sciences and Humanities provision. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
The successful candidate will:
· Be able to teach Criminology at KS5
· Ideally offer Law and/or Psychology as an additional subject
· Be an inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge
· Have a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning
· Be keen to contribute to the wider life of the school
We offer:
· A supportive and collaborative staff team
· A well-resourced department with excellent outcomes
· High-quality professional development opportunities
· Flexible working considered (full-time or part-time)
· A friendly school community with aspirational students
Requirements:
· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
· Experience teaching Criminology, Law and/or Psychology in a UK secondary setting is desirable
If you are passionate about your subject and keen to make a positive difference to young peoples lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply:
Please submit your CV to
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will be required.