FE Lecturer in Public Services

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

University of Derby Buxton is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding further education provider.  

Our Public Services team is passionate about delivering high-quality education to students aged 16 and over, preparing them for meaningful careers in sectors such as policing, fire and rescue, the armed forces, and emergency services. We work collaboratively to create an engaging learning environment that encourages personal development, high achievement, and progression. The team actively works with local employers and public service organisations to create valuable opportunities for student placements, work experience, and career progression.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Public Services, you will design and deliver stimulating and relevant lessons that inspire and motivate learners. You will provide high-quality developmental feedback to support student progress and help them achieve their full potential. Your role includes developing and managing specific programmes, acting as a course leader, and leading internal verification processes where needed. You will work closely with public service employers and external partners to facilitate work placements and real-world learning experiences, enhancing students’ career prospects. You will contribute to curriculum development, participate in recruitment and outreach events, and ensure compliance with safeguarding and quality assurance standards.

This role is part time, 0.5 FTE (18.5 hours per week).

Anticipated interview date: Friday 5th September 2025

About You

You are a passionate and engaging educator with a relevant degree or professional qualification, ideally with experience working in or delivering education related to public services. You hold, or are working towards, a recognised teaching qualification and have a proven track record of delivering stimulating lessons that engage post-16 learners. You are skilled at providing constructive, developmental feedback to support student growth. You have strong organisational and communication skills, can work both independently and collaboratively, and are committed to safeguarding and promoting equality and diversity. Experience working with public service employers to create learning and placement opportunities is highly desirable, as is assessor/verifier qualification or programme leadership experience.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Teacher’s Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Stuart Harrowing, Curriculum Leader via s.harrowing@blc.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2025

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £33,002 to £44,746 per annum pro rata