About This Role Working in the College of Health and Social Sciences, and specifically the Sociology, Criminology, and Policing Subject Group, this post will focus on teaching and supporting learners on the Policing programmes. UWE currently work in partnership with Avon and Somerset Constabulary to develop an integrated PCDA (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship) programme and DHEP (Degree Holder Entry Programme) which provides training and education for approximately 200 new police constables across 5 cohorts each year. We also run the Professional Policing Degree and are launching a new Level 6 Top-Up from September 2024. You will be working predominantly on the PCDA programme. There may also be an opportunity to supervise undergraduate project and placement students, and to undertake the pastoral and academic care of students through the academic and personal tutor (APT) role on both the Policing and Criminology programmes. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to recruitment and outreach activities, such as Open Days during the term. About You We are looking for well-rounded individual with practice and teaching experience, ideally within an HEI, to join our diverse team of practitioners and academics who are all passionate about their specialisms and dedicated to providing an outstanding student experience. The successful candidate will reflect these qualities, be collegiate, flexible and make a positive contribution to our team. Where is this role based? This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards. Add your individuality to ours UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community . We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised and male/female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. Further information If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sarah Williams on 0117 328 2500 or email: Sarah32.Williams@uwe.ac.uk This is a fulltime fixed-term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave. UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days. We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria. Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview. Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs. Advice to applicants We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible. Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
