Temporary Teacher of Criminology

New College Pontefract, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QR

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  19 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00
• Contract type: Fixed term - 05 January 25- 31 December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: NSP 1 – 9 (FTE £32,178 - £49,725)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Specialist knowledge of subject(s).• Proven experience and evidence of successful teaching

Educated to Degree (or equivalent) standard.• A recognised teaching qualification or working towards.• Evidence of continuous professional development and the ability to reflect on teaching practice and personal performance.

A philosophy centred upon the individual learner’s value, potential, aspirations and needs.• An ability to encourage, inspire and motivate learners.• An ability to demonstrate high standards and expectations of self and learners.• A passion for the subject(s) and for teaching and learning.• Can work collaboratively and supportively with other members of staff.• Skills of communication, organisation and accuracy.• Ability to work flexibly and respond positively to change.• Strong commitment to student welfare, achievement and support.

A willingness to use a range of teaching and learning techniques which engage and support learners appreciation of the benefits of e-learning and ICT inside and outside of learning.• Openness to developments in approaches to teaching and learning.• Knowledge of how assessment and data support learning.

What the school offers its staff

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a Multi Academy Trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.

Why Work for Us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About New College Pontefract

• School type: Academy, ages 16 to 19
• Education phase: Sixth_form_or_college
• School size: 0 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 16 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: NCP-human.resources@nclt.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-college-pontefract-pontefract

Dinnington High School is a growing 11-18 Academy with a positive reputation at the heart of the local community. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and caring for them effectively while maintaining high standards and expectations so they can achieve their potential academically and personally to be the best they can be. We take staff well-being equally as seriously valuing our greatest asset – our people.

Arranging a visit to New College Pontefract

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email NCP-human.resources@nclt.ac.uk.

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