Hands-on Aquatic Science Lecturer (Part-Time)

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

CPD and professional development

Staff wellbeing & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Plumpton College, a leading land and environmental education provider in the UK, invites applications for an enthusiastic part-time lecturer to join our aquatics team in Lewes. You will deliver lessons across fish biology, health, and captive aquatic environments, using our specialist facilities to connect classroom learning with industry practice.

You do not need previous lecturing experience. If you bring strong industry knowledge and are willing to work towards a teaching qualification, we

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery, or willingness to work towards one.
• Sector or industry experience and strong specialist knowledge in forestry, arboriculture or a related land‑based area.
• Clear understanding of how learners make progress and how teaching can be adapted to support diverse needs.
• Excellent communication, IT and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, reflective and solutions‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver highly effective, well‑sequenced lessons in forestry and arboriculture
• Support learners of all starting points to develop their knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours over time
• Adapt teaching, learning and assessment to meet individual learner needs, including those with SEND or requiring additional support
• Track learner progress closely, provide timely developmental feedback, and intervene where students are not making expected progress
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, recruitment activity, open events, and employer engagement

Skills

Degree or equivalent

Teaching qualification or willingness

Arboriculture/forestry knowledge

Learning progress adaptation

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Plumpton College, a leading land and environmental education provider in the UK, invites applications for an enthusiastic part-time lecturer to join our aquatics team in Lewes. You will deliver lessons across fish biology, health, and captive aquatic environments, using our specialist facilities to connect classroom learning with industry practice.

You do not need previous lecturing experience. If you bring strong industry knowledge and are willing to work towards a teaching qualification, we