Initial Teacher Training Lecturers in Secondary Biology

Farnborough College of Technology; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK educational institution is seeking Initial Teacher Training Lecturers in Secondary Biology to support post-graduate trainee teachers. Ideal candidates are experienced Secondary school teachers specializing in Biology, with mentoring experience. This part-time role encompasses leading teacher training sessions across specific days throughout the academic year and offers several benefits including a pension and holiday time.

Benefits

Teachers Pension

40 days holiday

Onsite gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in teaching Biology to Secondary school students aged 11-16.
• Previous experience in mentoring trainee teachers is essential.
• Commitment to part-time hours across the academic year is required.

Responsibilities

• Support post-graduate trainee teachers and their school-based mentors.
• Lead Initial Teacher Training sessions leading to Qualified Teacher Status in Biology.
• Plan and deliver instructional sessions across specific days.

Skills

Experienced Secondary school teacher

Mentoring experience

Innovative teaching methods

Job description

Initial Teacher Training Lecturers in Secondary Biology

Initial Teacher Training Lecturers in Secondary Biology

Ref: REQ001789 (Part‑time – 6 days across the academic year)

University Centre Farnborough is seeking lecturers to support post‑graduate trainee teachers and their school‑based mentors as they progress through their Initial Teacher Training year, leading to Qualified Teacher Status in Biology.

Ideally, candidates will be experienced and knowledgeable Secondary school teachers (11‑16, Biology) who have had previous experience of mentoring trainee teachers or run Initial Teacher Training programmes in their own schools. The roles are suitable for dynamic, experienced and innovative Secondary School subject specialists and/or subject leaders in English or Science who wish to play a front‑line role in developing the next generation of teachers.

Responsibilities

These part‑time positions require the following days across the academic year:

• Thursday 6th November
• Thursday 13th November
• Friday 9th January
• Thursday 26th February
• Wednesday 15th April
• Thursday 16th April

*Some flexibility may be possible.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Interviews will take place shortly after the published closing date or when a suitable number of appropriate applications have been received.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experienced Secondary school teacher (11‑16, Biology) or subject leader in English or Science
• Previous mentoring experience with trainee teachers or experience running Initial Teacher Training programmes
• Willingness to commit to part‑time hours across the academic year (or a secondment from current place of work)

Benefits

• Teachers Pension
• 40 days holiday
• Onsite gym
• Employee Assistance Programme, including Savings Centre offering retail discounts
• Refectory and free on‑site parking

Equal Opportunities

Farnborough College of Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Safeguarding and DBS

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Post‑holders will be obliged to demonstrate and maintain suitability to work with young people and vulnerable adults, including undergoing an enhanced DBS check, and referencing and qualification checks.