Criminology Coordinator

Collingwood College, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4AE

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  27 May 2026

• Closing date

  8 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Psychology, Humanities
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS plus a TLR 2.1 £3,526

Criminology Coordinator job summary

Criminology Coordinator (Part Time) Full-Time for additional Subject Specialisms (Humanities)

We are seeking an inspiring, passionate and highly effective Teacher in Charge of Criminology to lead and develop this exciting subject across the college. This is a fantastic opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is ready to take the next step in leadership, shaping curriculum design, driving standards and ensuring outstanding outcomes in Criminology.

About the Role

As our Criminology Coordinator, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the subject, ensuring high-quality, strong outcomes and an engaging, inclusive curriculum. 

You will:

• Take strategic responsibility for the promotion, development and day-to-day leadership of Criminology.
• Deliver consistently high-quality teaching that motivates, challenges and supports all learners.
• Lead curriculum planning, assessment, and continuous improvement in Criminology.
• Work closely with SLT to drive school self-evaluation, analyse data and implement strategies for improvement.
• Act as a role model, mentor and support for colleagues, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Ensure the Criminology curriculum is cohesive, progressive, inclusive and engaging.
• Oversee the use of resources and manage any associated budget efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from teachers who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding classroom practice with a strong understanding of how students learn.
• Experience of or a clear ambition in subject leadership, curriculum coordination.
• High expectations for behaviour, progress and achievement.
• The ability to inspire learners and colleagues through creativity, expertise and commitment.
• Strong knowledge of Criminology and a willingness to stay current with developments in the field.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wider life of the school.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Lead Criminology across the college, ensuring continuity, progression and consistently high-quality provision.
• Monitor pupil progress, set ambitious targets and use data effectively to inform teaching and drive improvement.
• Support, challenge and develop colleagues through coaching, feedback and professional development.
• Establish a safe, stimulating and respectful learning environment where high standards are maintained.
• Promote literacy, independent learning and positive behaviour in lessons.
• Contribute fully to the wider life of the school, including duties, assemblies, parental engagement and meetings.
• Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a subject that encourages students to think critically about crime, society and justice. You will be part of a supportive department and wider school community that values professional development, collaboration and innovation.

The Criminology Coordinator is a part time role however Full Time will be considered for additional subject specialisms such as Humanities (History, PRC, Geography etc)

Safeguarding

Collingwood College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Interviews

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged, and the vacancy may be withdrawn early if an appointment is made.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Collingwood College

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1714 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Collingwood College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/collingwood-college-camberley

Collingwood College is Surrey Heath’s first high-performing Academy. Collingwood is one of Surrey’s largest and most successful secondary schools for students aged 11-19. We have more than 1700 students, including a Sixth Form of well over 250 and 250 teaching and support staff, all of whom are dedicated to ensuring that all our students fulfil their potential and enjoy to the full their secondary education.

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