Shape futures. Inspire ambition. Make a difference.

At Chelmsford College, we are committed to helping learners of all ages reach their full potential & build positive futures for themselves & their communities. Our staff play a vital role in this mission, bringing real-world experience, passion, creativity & care into the classroom every day.
In return, we invest in our people-offering the freedom to teach in a way that suits you, the support to thrive professionally, & opportunities to grow & shape your career within a dynamic Further Education environment.

The role
We are seeking a motivated & inspirational Lecturer in Uniformed Protective Services to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will deliver Level 1 to Level 3 accredited qualifications within the Public Services curriculum, working with 16-18 learners & 19+ adult cohorts.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in the Armed Forces or Uniformed Services (Army, RAF, Navy or similar), alongside a strong sport or physical training background, who is passionate about developing discipline, leadership, resilience & teamwork in young people.

You will be responsible for planning & delivering engaging lessons, assessing learner progress, & preparing students for progression into employment, higher education, or further training within the uniformed services sector.

Who we need
We are looking for a professional, confident & enthusiastic lecturer who:
•Has experience of teaching, learning & assessment within a Further Education setting
•Has knowledge & understanding of working with 16-18 year olds & adult learners
•Is passionate about the Uniformed Protective Services & learner achievement
•Can inspire students through engaging, innovative & inclusive teaching

What you will bring
For this role, you will:
•Hold a minimum Level 3 Public Services qualification
•Have a background in the Uniformed Services (Army, RAF, Navy or similar) - desirable
•Bring a sport or physical training background, supporting fitness, leadership & teamwork
•Have experience delivering to 16-18 & 19+ learners within the FE sector
•Be able to create & deliver outstanding teaching, learning & assessment
•Be committed to ensuring all learners make excellent progress
•Be adaptable & able to work effectively in a demanding & changing environment
•Demonstrate current knowledge & use of digital technologies in teaching & assessment
•Hold, or be willing to work towards, a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)

Why Chelmsford College?
•Be part of a learner-focused organisation making a real impact
•Join a supportive & experienced teaching team
•Access professional development & career progression opportunities
•Teach in an environment that values innovation, collaboration & staff wellbeing

If you are passionate about Public Services education & committed to inspiring learners to achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference while developing your career within a forward-thinking & inclusive college.