Lecturer Supply - Forestry

INVERNESS COLLEGE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A tertiary education provider in Inverness is looking for a passionate Supply Lecturer in Forestry. This role involves delivering high-quality curriculum to students while working collaboratively with a diverse team. Ideal candidates should have experience in Forestry and excellent interpersonal skills. Training is provided for those without formal teaching qualifications. The position offers generous annual leave, pension scheme, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

62 days annual leave

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme

Membership Discount at Highlife Highland

Occupational sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Forestry or related industries is preferred.
• No formal teaching qualification is required; training will be provided.
• Ability to deliver curriculum effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for Forestry courses.
• Assess students and provide guidance and support.
• Plan and prepare effective learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Forestry

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Job description

Supply Lecturer - Forestry

Variable Hours Supply contract

Grade Unpromoted Lecturer £22.98 - £27.66 per hour

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland's newest university.

As the UK's leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site.

We are seeking a candidate for a position as supply lecturer in the Land and Science team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of our Forestry courses. You will be based at the Scottish School of Forestry in Balloch, Inverness.

This roles presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working in Forestry and/or related industries. This could include experience across a range of practical skills, vehicle operations and maintenance and harvesting through to planning forestry operations in urban and/or managed settings. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Application Closing Date: 17th December 2025

Shortlisting will take place on 18th December 2025

Interviews week: commencing 5th January 2026

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

If you have any queries about the application process, or to request a manual application form, please contact the Human Resources Department onrecruitment.ic @or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.