Lecturer in Psychology Criminology; Maternity Cover

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Science team for a full‑time lecturer on a fixed‑term basis. The role involves teaching Level 3 Forensic and Criminal Investigation with Applied Psychology and Level 3 Criminology with Public Services, and working across a variety of FE and HE programmes.

• Deliver taught modules, including exam‑based units and coursework such as Psychological Approaches and Applications, Health Psychology, Conducting Psychological Research, Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Criminological Theories and Changing Awareness of Crime.
• Promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within the planning and delivery of all teaching.
• Provide prompt, detailed assessment of student work and carry out personal tutoring, including target setting.

• Teaching experience and/or a background in psychology, criminology or forensics desirable.

• Free on‑site gym.
• Access to a variety of discounts, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• State‑of‑the‑art pension scheme.
• Generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on Fridays.

This is a fixed‑term maternity‑cover role until December 2026, based at our Watford campus.