Criminology Teacher - #189325

Criminology Teacher

£20,097 to £31,028 per annum for 0.6fte

Whether you’re a qualified teacher or currently training, if you’re ready to motivate, challenge and inspire the next generation of critical thinkers, we want to hear from you!

Are you passionate about Criminology and fascinated by what drives criminal behaviour and the justice system? Do you thrive on sparking debate, encouraging curiosity and helping students see the real-world relevance of what they’re learning?

Blackpool Sixth is a high-performing college specialising in 16–19 education, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Criminology Teacher to join our ambitious and supportive team on a 0.6fte basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated, engaged students in a subject that naturally provokes discussion, develops analytical thinking and connects directly to careers in law, policing and beyond. You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team where ideas are shared, innovation is encouraged, and professional development is genuinely valued.

A day in your new role could see you ….

• Delivering engaging, thought-provoking lessons that bring criminological theories and real-life case studies to life
• Encouraging debate and critical thinking around crime, justice and social issues
• Supporting learners to build confidence, subject knowledge and a clear understanding of progression routes and careers
• Working closely with colleagues to develop high-quality schemes of work and resources
• Taking part in departmental CPD to share best practice and continually refine your teaching
• Contributing to a college culture that champions inclusion, high expectations and student success

Ready to inspire future investigators and critical thinkers? Apply today!

Closing date: 16th June 2026 8:00am

Interviews: 23rd June 2026

Our preferred start date is 17th August 2026, although we welcome applications from candidates who may wish to start later in the year to fit with academic term times.

Find everything you need here to get started with your online application.

The benefits

Our people are extremely important to us and we are therefore delighted to provide the following benefits:-

• Cycle to work scheme for contracts over 12 months 
• Free use of the college gym
• Auto-enrolment into Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Education specific learning and development 
• Free car parking
• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site and a wide range of catering outlets 
• An in house People & Wellbeing site with loads of self-help guidance
• Access to wellbeing and counselling services for you and your family
• Wellbeing day with the full day off for all
• Long service awards recognising loyalty and dedication
• 15 hours of gifted TOIL (pro-rata) to use for flexibility throughout the year 
• Family friendly policies to support our staff with parenting and caring responsibilities
• Be yourself; enjoy being part of a culture and community with different backgrounds, interests, faiths and lifestyles

Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.