Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Law to join our team.
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Lecturer in Law – The Role:
Are you passionate about law and eager to shape the minds of future legal professionals? Wiltshire College & University Centre is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Law to join our team at the Chippenham campus.
As a Lecturer in Law, you will play a pivotal role in our growing Public Services, Criminology, and Law department. Your primary focus will be on teaching engaging units covering Negligence, Criminal Law, the English Legal System, and Family Law. This is an exciting time to join us, with our Faculty rapidly expanding and evolving.
Lecturer in Law - Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding teaching and assessment in the Law sector.
- Develop and prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment strategies to ensure students achieve their fullest potential.
- Contribute to students' holistic development, addressing their academic and pastoral needs.
- Collaborate with local employers and engage in community programs to enhance the curriculum and student experience.
Lecturer in Law – You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant degree in law is essential. We welcome applications from both qualified Lecturers and legal professionals eager to transition into teaching.
- A genuine enthusiasm for the subject and a desire to inspire the next generation of legal experts.
- Someone who can engage with students effectively and contribute to their academic and professional growth.
Lecturer in Law – Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 37 days, pro rata annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Lecturer in Law - Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Law opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
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