Lecturer in Science

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Vivup discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Continued Personal Development (CPD)

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a knowledgeable science educator to plan and deliver engaging lessons across Level 1 to 3 and degree-level courses. You will adapt resources to diverse abilities, assess progress, and support students' wider development within a collaborative team.

We value recent UK teaching experience and a degree in science, with the ability to teach Biology, Physics, or Chemistry at Level 3.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in a science subject.
• Recent UK teaching experience, ideally in Further Education.
• Ability to teach Biology/Physics/Chemistry at Level 3.
• Understanding of science curricula across academic and vocational programmes.
• Ability to adapt teaching to diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards Level 5.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging science teaching across levels 1–3 and degree courses.
• Assess learning and provide constructive feedback to support progress.
• Create inclusive, motivating learning experiences for all students.
• Support students' wider development and pastoral needs, in collaboration with colleagues.

Skills

Teach Biology Level 3

Teach Physics Level 3

Teach Chemistry Level 3

Education

Degree in science subject

Teaching qualification or plan for Level 5

Job description

• Plan and deliver engaging science teaching that responds to different students' needs and supports progress across the programmes you teach.
• Assess learning and provide constructive feedback, helping students understand their progress, build on their strengths and work towards their goals.
• Create inclusive and motivating learning experiences, adapting resources and teaching approaches so that students with different abilities and backgrounds can participate and succeed.
• Support students' wider development, including their academic progress, personal targets and pastoral needs, working with colleagues and specialist teams where additional support is required.

You’ll be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic science educator who enjoys helping learners understand how science connects to the world around them. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant degree in a science subject.
• Recent teaching experience within the UK education system, ideally in Further Education or a comparable setting.
• The ability to teach Biology, Physics or Chemistry at Level 3 is essential.
• An understanding of science curriculum requirements across academic and vocational programmes, which may include BTEC, Access to Higher Education and T Levels.
• The ability to adapt your teaching to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students with different needs, abilities and aspirations.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification within an agreed timeframe. The College will provide support for this.

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham's College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you’ll do

The Science Faculty, based at our flagship City Hub campus, offers a wide range of subjects in a friendly and supportive environment, with first‑class teaching and modern facilities. You’ll bring science to life for students across a range of programmes, including Levels 1 to 3 and degree‑level courses. We are particularly interested in hearing from Chemistry specialists who can inspire curiosity and make science engaging, accessible and relevant, creating inclusive learning experiences that inspire students to achieve their full potential and develop a genuine passion for the subject.

• Competitive salary – £33,742 – £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for part time posts)
• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood. We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected. Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri‑menopause feel heard and supported. Mental health matters here too – our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college. Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.