Biology & Applied Science Lecturer – Higher Ed (Zero-Hours)

QA Higher Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

QA Higher Education is recruiting a Biology Lecturer for our Pathway College based at Northumbria University in Newcastle. This is a zero-hours contract with an hourly rate of £44.61, aimed at experienced educators who can deliver engaging biology modules to diverse higher education students.

You will plan and deliver biology and related applied science modules, assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and support learners across programmes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and Master’s in Biology or related field.
• Experience teaching Biology in FE/HE.
• Face-to-face teaching to varied class sizes.
• Experience assessing student work with diverse methods.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to plan engaging sessions.
• Willingness to complete Enhanced Disclosure check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver Biology modules.
• Support students’ learning across relevant programmes.
• Mark and assess student work to deadlines.
• Moderate marking with internal moderators.
• Provide tutoring and academic guidance to groups and individuals.
• Develop new content and update teaching materials.
• Contribute to innovative curriculum and teaching approaches.
• Collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Utilise the VLE to share materials and communicate with students.
• Complete associated academic administration accurately.

Skills

Teaching biology

Communication

Planning and organisation

Assessment

VLE usage

Education

Undergraduate degree in Biology

Master’s degree in Biology or related

Tools

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Job description

QA Higher Education is recruiting a Biology Lecturer for our Pathway College based at Northumbria University in Newcastle. This is a zero-hours contract with an hourly rate of £44.61, aimed at experienced educators who can deliver engaging biology modules to diverse higher education students.

You will plan and deliver biology and related applied science modules, assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and support learners across programmes.