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  • Start date details

    January 2027 subject to clearances

  • Closing date

    23 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

23,392.00 - 36,493.00

Unqualified Teacher job summary

Instructor of Criminology - Maternity Cover - Required for January 2027

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Instructor of Criminology (Maternity Cover) to join our Key Stage 5 provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to join our successful and supportive Sixth Form team. Criminology is a popular and well-established subject at SM6, with students who are keen to explore crime, justice and contemporary society. The role offers an excellent opportunity to teach at Key Stage 5 within an ambitious, student centred sixth form with a strong commitment to exceptional outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging, challenging and purposeful teaching across the WJEC Level 3 Criminology specification at Key Stage 5

• Inspire students through relevant and thought-provoking application of criminological theory to crime, justice and contemporary society

• Monitor student progress closely and contribute to effective intervention and support strategies that promote strong outcomes

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to refine and enhance curriculum planning, resources and delivery within a supportive and ambitious team

• Provide effective preparation for both the controlled assessment and external examination components of the qualification, ensuring students understand the demands of assessment and are equipped to achieve their potential

• Maintain high expectations for student engagement, independent study and academic progress

• Support students in making ambitious and well-informed choices about their future, including progression to higher education, degree apprenticeships and careers related to criminology, law, policing, psychology, social sciences and the wider criminal justice sector

• Contribute positively to the wider life and culture of the Sixth Form, supporting our commitment to exceptional outcomes, personal development and pastoral care

The ideal candidate should:

• Be an effective classroom practitioner with a track record of securing positive student outcomes

• Have experience of teaching at Key Stage 5, or the ability to teach confidently at this level

• Be passionate about inspiring students through contemporary issues in crime, justice and society

• Be committed to delivering high quality post 16 education with high expectations for all learners

• Be skilled in using assessment to monitor progress and inform teaching

• Be enthusiastic, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development

• Be keen to contribute to the continued success of a high performing school and sixth form

• Have strong subject knowledge in Criminology, Law, Sociology, Psychology or a related discipline

Why Join Us?

At St Mary’s College you will join a dedicated and ambitious staff team committed to delivering an exceptional educational experience for every student where nothing is left to chance and no child is left behind. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• Strong behaviour systems which create excellent conditions for learning

• Significant investment in professional development

If you would like any further information, please contact Patricia Lewis on plewis@smchull.org to arrange a phone call or visit to our school.

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.
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Commitment to safeguarding

St Mary’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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About St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy

Organisation type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
2485 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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St Mary's College continues to go from strength to strength, offering our students and the community we serve, top quality educational provision, outstanding facilities and a commitment to the highest of standards.

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