DescriptionEmployerLocation
Salary - £11,587 - £14,628 per annum depending on experience & qualifications, pay award pending
Hours - 15 hours per week, all year round
Contract - Permanent
Location - Peterborough
Closing Date - 7th January 2026
Inspire the next generation of Public Service professionals
Peterborough College is seeking a motivated and passionate Lecturer in Public Services to join our Uniformed Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with industry experience and a passion for teaching to support learners from Entry Level through to Higher Education, helping them develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into employment or further study within the public services sector.
The role
As a Lecturer in Public Services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across a range of programmes. You will plan and deliver engaging sessions, assess learner progress, and provide meaningful feedback that motivates and challenges students to achieve their full potential.
You will also contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance processes, learner support, and student recruitment activities, working collaboratively within the faculty to ensure excellent outcomes for all learners.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Planning and delivering inspiring lessons using a range of teaching methods, including blended and technology-enhanced learning
2. Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources (including online materials)
3. Assessing learner work and providing constructive, timely feedback
4. Setting and monitoring SMART targets and implementing interventions where required
5. Supporting learners’ academic progress, personal development and progression
6. Maintaining accurate records of learner achievement, attendance and progress
7. Contributing to course reviews, internal verification and quality assurance activities
8. Participating in induction, tutorials, examinations and student recruitment events
9. Embedding English, Maths, employability and work experience into teaching
10. Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding at all times
What we’re looking for
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
11. A minimum Level 3/4 qualification or above in a relevant Public Services subject area
12. Industry or commercial experience within the public services sector
13. A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
14. A learner-centred approach with the ability to inspire and motivate students
15. Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills
16. A commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusive practice
Teaching experience and assessor/internal verifier qualifications are desirable but not essential.
What we offer
17. Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
18. 37 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays and discretionary days (pro rata)
19. A supportive and collaborative working environment
20. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
21. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, equality and inclusion
Safeguarding Statement
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.