Access to HE Biology Tutor (Variable Hours)

RHACC; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions

UniDays

Car parking

Counselling

Cycle Scheme

Education benefit

Job summary

RHACC is seeking an Access to HE Biology Tutor for Foundation Learning, reporting to the Programme Manager for Science & Maths. You will teach Biology units on the Health and Human Sciences Diploma, plan courses, prepare materials, and assess learners.

You’ll also support with guidance on science courses and participate in moderation activities. Applicants should hold a Biological Sciences degree and a full teaching qualification with experience teaching on an Access to HE Diploma.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• A full teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching and assessing on an Access to HE Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology units on the Access to HE Health and Human Sciences Diploma.
• Plan courses, prepare materials, mark homework and classwork, mark assignments and provide feedback.
• Administer courses and monitor learners to complete PLPs; provide information about science courses to learners.

Skills

Biological sciences degree

Teaching qualification

Access to HE teaching experience

Education

Biological Sciences degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Access to HE Biology Tutor (Variable Hours)

Department: Science & Maths

Salary: £29.71 per hour (including holiday pay)

Grade: Standard Hourly Rate

PostType: Part Time

ContractType: Variable Hours

ClosingDate: 11:59pm on Monday 05 October 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: RHACC023-26-R2

About the Role
Working in the Foundation Learning department, you will report to the Programme Manager for Science & Maths.

You will be teaching Biology units on the Access to HE Health and Human Sciences Diploma. Your duties will include course planning, preparation, marking homework and classwork, marking assignments, giving feedback to learners and course administration including monitoring and supporting learners to complete PLPs. You may also support with providing advice and information about science courses to a range of learners. You will also be involved in internal moderation and standardisation activities.

You will work with your colleagues to ensure high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

About You
You will have a degree in a Biological Sciences subject or similar, a full teaching qualification and experience of teaching and assessing on an Access to HE Diploma. Lessons are scheduled to take place on Mondays from 9.30-15.30.

RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

• Pensions
• UniDays
• Carparking
• Counselling
• Cycle Scheme
• Costco
• Education
• Season Ticket Loans
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Software
• Discounted Room Hire
• Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

• Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
• Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
• Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
• Confirmation of qualifications where requested
• Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.