Lecturer in Biology

Bury College; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Further Education College in the United Kingdom seeks a Lecturer in Science to join their vibrant Science A Level and Vocational Team. The role involves teaching Biology and Physics, operational planning, and supporting student learning. Ideal candidates should have a relevant teaching qualification and significant teaching experience, alongside strong communication and ICT skills. This position offers a great opportunity to inspire students and grow within an educational setting.

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working

Onsite gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and a subject relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards.

Responsibilities

• Operational and strategic planning including lesson planning.
• Staff development including engaging in the Performance Management Review process.
• Quality assurance by contributing to monitoring and evaluating the subject area.
• Manage information by maintaining student records and tracking progress.
• Teach ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students.

Skills

Teaching experience

ICT skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Lecturer in Science (Biology and Physics), to join our Science A Level and Vocational Team. As a Lecturer in Science you will join a passionate team of teachers and staff supporting our vibrant students. As part of our A level provision, we are developing our Science Team. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow, inspire and develop, this is the role for you. The ideal candidate would be able to teach across both Biology and Physics modules (weighted predominantly in Physics).

Responsibilities

• Operational and strategic planning (including lesson planning, developing resources and syllabuses, and contributing to the departmental plan)
• Staff development (including continuing professional development and engaging fully in the Performance Management Review process)
• Quality assurance (including contributing to the process of monitoring and evaluating the subject area)
• Management of information (maintaining appropriate records and tracking student progress)
• Communications with students, parents and other stakeholders
• Pastoral system (being a form tutor to a selected group of students)
• Teaching, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for students

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification and a subject relevant undergraduate degree
• Have successful teaching experience
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students, and of being a tutor
• Have knowledge of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
• Be able to work as part of a team and develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff and students
• Have a good level of ICT skills, ideally including innovative use of interactive white boards and Microsoft suite
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary
• Have good written and spoken communication skills
• Be able to lead and manage their own work effectively
• Have excellent time management skills
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

Benefits

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free car parking
• Option for First Aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to full‑time and part‑time students each year. Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, it offers A Level courses, vocational programmes and apprenticeships. Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Interview will take place on Thursday 18th December.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This will be carried out for all candidates who attend an interview.