Lecturer – Public Services

Are you passionate about shaping the future of learners aspiring to careers in the public and uniformed services? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dynamic and committed Lecturer to join our Public Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a high-performing curriculum area that supports progression into employment or further study.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Public Services, you will deliver high-quality teaching across a range of levels, support student development, and contribute to curriculum innovation. You will act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload of students, ensuring they receive an engaging and supportive learning experience that prepares them for success in their chosen career paths.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this role, you must have:

A relevant degree or Level 3 qualification in Public Services or a related subject.

A teaching qualification or substantial industry experience (or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification).

Industry experience within the public/uniformed services sector (e.g. Army, Navy, RAF, Fire, Police, Criminology).

Experience of using innovative teaching techniques in Further Education.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across a range of Public Services courses.

Act as a Programme Tutor, supporting student progress, behaviour, and attendance.

Develop and maintain high-quality teaching resources, schemes of work, and lesson plans.

Monitor and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records.

Promote Maths and English development within all lessons.

Build relationships with industry partners to enhance learning and progression opportunities.

Participate in curriculum development and quality assurance processes.

Support recruitment activities including open days and promotional events.

Why join us?

Competitive salary

Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution

35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.

Professional development opportunities.

Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.

On-site gym & florist (site dependent).

Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 27th August 2025

Interview date: 9th September 2025

Contact: For further details, please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.