11743 - Lecturer in Science (0.5)

Shorefields; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Chelmsford is looking for an enthusiastic part-time Science lecturer to teach Level 3 Forensic and Biomedical programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in curriculum design and will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons to students, ensuring an excellent learning experience.

Benefits

Final salary pension schemes

Competitive salary and annual leave

On-site sports & fitness centre

Free courses

Staff discounts with local retailers

Highly flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Level 3 BTEC Science required.
• Specific experience in forensic and/or biomedical science preferred.
• Good teaching practices and lesson planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily on Level 3 Forensic and Biomedical programmes.
• Involve in support and design of new curricula.
• Deliver engaging lessons to support learners.

Skills

Teaching and assessing Level 3 BTEC Science

Curriculum design and delivery

Education

Science degree

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Position Start Date: 18/08/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

The thriving team of Science, part of a busy department offering health, care, science and sport, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic part time Science lecturer to teach primarily on our Level 3 Forensic and Biomedical programmes, with the opportunity to teach related subjects throughout the department. The successful candidate will be joining the team at a time when involvement in the support and design of the new curricula for 16-18 and adult learning programmes will play a part in the role. The working week for this role is 18.5 hours.

The ideal candidate will need to have experience in teaching and assessing Level 3 BTEC Science with specific experience in teaching and assessing forensic and/or biomedical science related modules. Experience of working in a relevant industry, teaching A level or T level as well as curriculum design and delivery would be advantageous. You should also have a science degree and a level 5 teaching qualification. You should have an excellent record of teaching and learning practice and demonstrate the ability to prepare, plan and deliver high quality lessons in an engaging and exciting way to support learners.

The college is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Information about the School

Chelmsford College Group

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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