Lecturer Applied Science

onlyFE; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

onlyFE is seeking an Applied Science educator to deliver A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, inspiring learners across key stages and guiding progression to university, apprenticeships or employment. You will develop engaging schemes of work, assess progress, and contribute to continuous improvement of the student experience.

Join a college environment that values practitioner expertise, ongoing development, and strong industry links to inform curriculum updates, with a focus on high-quality

Qualifications

• Up-to-date subject knowledge informed by current practice
• Ability to design and deliver well-sequenced curricula and authentic assessment
• Experience in Biology, Chemistry, Physics Level 3
• Industry experience aligned to subject and qualification requirements
• Experience delivering FE teaching, learning and assessment

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching that inspires all students to achieve their potential
• Teach complex concepts using diverse methods to build long-term understanding
• Own student outcomes including attendance, achievement, and progression to top destinations
• Provide opportunities to excel beyond the curriculum via external showcases
• Maintain high-quality schemes of work, plans, and teaching resources
• Use initial assessments to plan inclusive, adaptive teaching for SEND needs
• Create strategic student profiles and track performance data to set SMART targets
• Provide formative and summative feedback to guide learning
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing with timely support
• Build industry, community and employer links to inform curriculum updates

Skills

Up-to-date subject knowledge

Curriculum design

Digital technologies in teaching

FE teaching experience

Assessment & feedback

Education

PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

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.

£46,206

£31,778 - £46,206 DOE

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, Knowledge & Expertise

SKILLS AND 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.