Lecturer - Biology and Health

Wirral Metropolitan College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Biology and Health to join their Adult Education Team. This role involves teaching at various levels, preparing learning materials, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should possess a degree in biology or a related field and have relevant teaching experience. The position also offers a supportive working environment and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Outstanding state-of-the-art facilities

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Flexible approach to work

Company pension contribution rate of 28.6%

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in biology or a related area.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience with post-16 and adult students.
• Ability to demonstrate effective and inclusive teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out formal scheduled teaching on programmes from level 1 to 4.
• Prepare delivery plans and learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student recruitment.

Skills

Effective group teaching strategies

Knowledge of biology and health research methods

Creating differentiated learning materials

Education

Degree in biology or related area

Recognised full teaching qualification or working towards level 5

Level 2 English/literacy and maths/numeracy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Lecturer in Biology and Health to join our Adult Education Team. This is a 21 hours per week part‑time role offering a salary of £30,202 to £41,769 per annum (pro‑rata).

Responsibilities

• Carry out formal scheduled teaching on programmes ranging from level 1 to 4.
• Undertake a personal tutor and/or course leader role to groups of students to maintain high achievement rates.
• Prepare delivery plans, sequenced learning plans and learning materials.
• Mark students’ work and/or examinations and carry out internal quality assurance.
• Work as part of the team in the monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of all aspects of the programmes, including work placements.
• Maintain appropriate College and university records, and follow the College Quality processes.
• Participate in self‑assessment procedures to monitor and evaluate performance.
• Carry out student reviews and tutorials.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in student recruitment, including marketing activities and interviews.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or above English/literacy and maths/numeracy.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in biology or a related area.
• Recognised full teaching qualification or be working towards a level 5 teaching award or equivalent within 2 years.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience of teaching post‑16 and adult students’ biology across a variety of levels and qualification types.
• Knowledge and understanding of application of biology and health research methods, theory and application.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and practice of effective and inclusive group teaching and learning strategies.
• Experience of developing and delivering customised, differentiated learning materials.

Benefits

• Outstanding state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and leave.
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer.
• Company commitment to CPD.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Company pension contribution rate of 28.6 %.
• Free car parking (subject to availability).