Lecturer in Public Services

Are you a passionate Public Services professional with experience in areas such as the uniformed services, emergency services, policing, military, or public sector organisations? Do you enjoy supporting others to build confidence, resilience, and the practical skills needed for a successful future in public service careers?

Do you want to inspire the next generation of learners to develop the knowledge, professionalism, teamwork, and leadership skills required to succeed in dynamic and rewarding public service environments?

Whether you’re an experienced lecturer or a Public Services practitioner looking to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to share your expertise and help shape future professionals.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your experience to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your knowledge and passion will make a real difference every day.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across Public Services programmes, including full-time courses and enrichment activities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive sessions across classroom-based, practical, and outdoor learning environments

• Support learners in developing key skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, resilience, and physical preparedness

• Embed current knowledge of the public services sector, including professionalism, equality, diversity, citizenship, and community awareness

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, learner support, and professionalism

• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement, progression, and career readiness

What You’ll Bring

• A Level 3 or above qualification in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Sport, Leadership, Criminology, or a related subject

• Relevant industry experience within public services, such as the emergency services, military, policing, security, or wider public sector environments

• Knowledge of current public services practices, employability skills, and learner development

• Experience supporting, mentoring, coaching, or developing others in a professional setting

• A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A stable and respected career in education

• The opportunity to shape the next generation of Public Services professionals

• A meaningful role where confidence, leadership, and career ambitions are developed every step of the way

Help learners develop the skills, resilience, and professionalism needed to thrive in rewarding public service careers.

Inspire learning. Shape futures. Teach Public Services.

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and rewarding role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 31/05/26 

Please note:

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

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.