Lecturer Applied Science

Telford College; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College is seeking a dedicated Applied Science educator to deliver outstanding teaching across Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level. You will inspire learners, support academic progress and drive high-quality achievement outcomes.

In addition to teaching, you will contribute to administrative and development duties, design schemes of work, assess and track student performance, and strengthen industry links to enhance employability and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught.
• Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or commitment to Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high‑quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long‑term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value‑added, and preparation for high‑quality destinations such as first‑class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high‑quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Curriculum design

Assessment & feedback

Digital pedagogy

FE experience

SEND awareness

Education

Relevant subject qualification

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Digital technologies

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Applied Science educator to deliver outstanding teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level. The role is focused on providing an exceptional student experience that inspires learners, supports academic progress and drives high-quality achievement outcomes and successful progression to further study, employment and other destinations.

Alongside teaching responsibilities, the postholder will undertake a range of administrative, organisational and developmental duties that contribute to continuous improvement, raise standards and achievement, and enhance the overall student experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consistently high‑quality, engaging teaching that inspires, challenges, and motivates all students to achieve their potential and more.
• Teach complex and challenging concepts skilfully, using a range of methods to link new and prior knowledge and skills, supporting students to secure long‑term understanding and confident application.
• Take ownership of delivering excellent student outcomes, including attendance, achievement, high grades, value‑added, and preparation for high‑quality destinations such as first‑class university entry, competitive careers, or advanced study.
• Be ambitious for all students, providing opportunities to excel beyond the taught curriculum through external showcases and competitions.
• Make available high‑quality schemes of work, assessment plans, and teaching resources that are maintained, and updated.
• Conduct and use effective initial assessments to identify starting points and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching that responds to SEND needs and individual barriers, placing students at the centre of teaching and learning decisions.
• Produce and maintain strategic student profiles, and track, analyse, and act on performance data, setting and reviewing individual SMART targets to support improvement, retention, and achievement.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to guide students and refine teaching practice, providing clear, timely, and developmental feedback that supports learning and achievement.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour and wellbeing, providing timely, structured support and challenge when expectations are not met.
• Build and maintain industry, community, and employer links to enhance learning and employability, and to inform updates to curriculum content based on student needs and sector developments.

Skills & Expertise

• Up‑to‑date subject and industry knowledge, informed by current practice, research and employer requirements.
• Ability to design and deliver high‑quality and well-sequenced curriculum using effective pedagogy, coherent schemes of work and authentic assessment – including use of digital technologies
• Experience and/or understanding of Biology, Chemistry, Physics Level 3.
• Relevant industry experience aligned to the subject area and qualification requirements.
• Experience delivering teaching, learning and assessment in FE or a similar educational setting.

Qualifications & Training

• Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught.
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or a commitment to obtain Level 2 Functional Skills alongside the post.