Details:
- Salary: £25,873 - 41,684 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: West Midlands Halesowen
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
Join a Leading West Midlands College’s Science Department: Exciting Opportunities for Qualified Lecturers and Recent Graduates!
There are two fantastic opportunities within the Science department of a leading West Midlands college: one for a qualified lecturer to cover maternity leave and another for a recent Biology graduate interested in starting a teaching career.
The maternity cover role is ideal for an experienced individual ready to teach across a range of courses, while the trainee lecturer position suits a recent graduate eager to inspire students in Biology.
Please read further below for more details on each role
Trainee Lecturer in Biology
An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading college in the West Midlands for a Trainee Lecturer in Biology. This role is perfect for recent graduates of Biology or a related discipline who are passionate about teaching.
If successful, you will work towards delivering effective learning, teaching, and assessment that ensures a high-quality learner experience. Enthusiasm for Biology and a drive to encourage student progress within Science or related disciplines are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Work towards and deliver high-quality learning and teaching.
Engage with curriculum teams to ensure learners acquire essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Support students in their progression to employment or higher-level studies. Requirements:
A Level 4 qualification, degree, or HND in Biology or a related specialism.
Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification upon appointment. Hours: 35 to 37 hours per week, with occasional extra hours and weekend work required (time off in lieu provided).
Benefits:
40 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, and up to 10 Closure Days.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%.
Comprehensive employee benefits. Lecturer in Biology (Maternity Cover)
An enthusiastic and experienced individual, preferably a qualified teacher, is sought to join the vibrant Science department of a leading West Midlands college for maternity cover.
If successful, you will teach a range of subjects and courses, including L1, L2, and L3 Vocational Applied Science and T-Level Biology units. This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team in bespoke labs, providing consistently excellent education that inspires learners and builds their confidence and curiosity.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality teaching in various Science courses.
Inspire and support learners, fostering their development and readiness for life and employment.
Collaborate with a team of experienced and dedicated staff. Requirements:
A degree or relevant qualification at Level 4 or above.
Possession of a teaching qualification.
Assessor and Verifier awards (D32/D33) or willingness to work towards them.
Experience in teaching within an FE or sixth-form environment. Hours: 35 hours per week, with occasional extra hours and weekend work required (time off in lieu provided).
Benefits:
40 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, and up to 10 Closure Days.
Teachers’ Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%. Both roles offer a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading West Midlands college’s Science department. If you are passionate about Biology and dedicated to fostering student success, please hit apply!
Next steps
Once you've applied one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and the interview process will likely be two stages meeting with an interview panel and line managers.
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