The vacancy
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Policing Lecturer to join our Sport and Uniformed Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop learners who are aspiring to careers within the policing and wider public services sector.
You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring students are supported, challenged and motivated to achieve their full potential. Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders, you will contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment where learners are at the heart of everything we do.
Actual Salary: £17,845.25 - £22,587.68 per annum
Working Pattern: Tuesday (8:30am - 5:00 pm) / Wednesday (Half day) / Thursday (8:30am - 5:00 pm)
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan, prepare and deliver engaging teaching, learning and assessment across policing programmes
2. Support, monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and interventions
3. Contribute to curriculum development, including creating learning resources and improving programmes
4. Manage student behaviour and promote a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
5. Undertake pastoral responsibilities, acting as a tutor and supporting student wellbeing and safeguarding
6. Participate in recruitment, marketing activities and student interviews
7. Maintain accurate records, including assessment, attendance and progress tracking
8. Work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to enhance the student experience
9. Contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous improvement across the curriculum area
Essential Criteria
10. Relevant degree or professional qualification in Policing, Public Services or a related field
11. Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one) alongside industry experience
12. Minimum Level 2 English and Maths
13. Significant industry experience within policing or a related sector
14. Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills with the ability to motivate learners
Why Join Us?
15. Competitive salary
16. Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
17. 35 Bookable pro rata annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
18. Professional development opportunities.
19. Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
20. On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
21. Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
22. Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
23. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Closing date: 7th June 2026
Interview date: 15th June 2026
Interested?
For more information about this role, please contact:
staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Working with us
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