Lecturer Applied Science

Telford College; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Telford College invites applications for an Applied Science educator to deliver Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level and contribute to high-quality student progression. You will also undertake administration and development duties to raise standards and the overall student experience.

You will design schemes of work, assess students, and build strong links with industry and employers to keep the curriculum relevant and engaging.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date subject and industry knowledge informed by current practice.
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality, well-sequenced curriculum with effective pedagogy.
• Experience and/or understanding of Biology, Chemistry, Physics Level 3.
• Industry experience aligned to the subject area and qualification requirements.
• Experience delivering teaching, learning and assessment in FE or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires and motivates students to reach their potential.
• Link new and prior knowledge to build long-term understanding and application.
• Own student outcomes including attendance, achievement and progression.
• Create opportunities to excel beyond the curriculum through external showcases.
• Develop and maintain schemes of work, assessment plans and teaching resources.
• Carry out initial assessments and plan inclusive, adaptive teaching.
• Track performance data and set SMART targets to support improvement.
• Provide timely formative and summative feedback to support learning.
• Support positive behaviour and wellbeing; challenge when needed.
• Build industry and employer links to inform curriculum updates.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Curriculum design

Level 3 Science

Industry experience

FE teaching

Education

Relevant subject qualification at or above the level taught

Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed/DTLLS) or commitment to achieving one

GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4 or above, or commitment to Level 2 Functional Skills

Job description

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.

• 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.