A-Level Biology Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is seeking an A-Level Biology Lecturer to deliver engaging lessons across A-Level Biology, helping learners build knowledge, technique and confidence for progression to higher education or employment.

You'll join a supportive department with scope to bring your biology expertise into the classroom and laboratory. DBS required or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Degree or Level 3 qualification or higher in biology or related subject.
• Strong knowledge of the A-Level curriculum.
• Ability to deliver theory and practical lessons.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across A-Level Biology programmes.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment materials.
• Deliver theory and practical sessions in line with awarding body requirements.
• Monitor learner progress, marking work and providing timely feedback.
• Support learners of differing abilities to reach target grades.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Teaching skills

Classroom management

Assessment & feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related subject

Job description

A-Level Biology Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the East Midlands

Are you a biology specialist who would enjoy stretching able learners through their A-Level studies?

About the Role

A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for an A-Level Biology Lecturer to join its teaching team. You'll deliver engaging lessons across A-Level Biology, helping learners build the subject knowledge, technique and confidence they need to progress into higher education or employment.

You'll be part of a supportive department, with the scope to bring your own subject expertise into the classroom and laboratory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality teaching across A-Level Biology programmes.
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment materials.
• Delivering both theory and practical sessions in line with awarding body requirements.
• Monitoring learner progress, marking work and providing timely feedback.
• Supporting learners of differing abilities to reach their target grades.
• Maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A degree or Level 3 qualification or higher in biology or a closely related subject
• Strong subject knowledge and a good understanding of the A-Level curriculum
• Confidence delivering both theory and practical lessons
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, QTS or QTLS
• Previous experience teaching in a further education setting

If you're ready to help the next generation of biologists achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.