Part -time Hourly Paid Lecturer in Biology

Kirklees College; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a Part-time Hourly Paid Lecturer in Biology. The role focuses on delivering high-quality lessons to BTEC Applied Science students and involves managing course organisation, maintaining records, and engaging in student monitoring. Candidates should ideally possess a degree in Biology or equivalent and demonstrate effective teaching experience. This position offers various staff development opportunities and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in teaching required.
• Ability to engage with young people effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons to BTEC Applied Science students.
• Establish courses, syllabuses, and maintain records.
• Monitor student progress and engage in administrative work.

Skills

Teaching

Effective communication

Course organisation

Education

Degree in Biology or equivalent ability

Job description

Part -time Hourly Paid Lecturer in Biology

Job Title: Part -time Hourly Paid Lecturer in Biology

Salary: £31.23 - £40.77 per hour

Location: Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: Various

In the role of PTHP Biology lecturer you will predominantly be based at our Huddersfield site and focus on delivering high quality lessons to our BTEC Applied Science students in your specialism of Biology. You may also have tutor responsibilities.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not exhaustive:

• Teaching students as required delivering a high quality teaching and learning experience.
• Managing the effective organisation of the course by establishing syllabuses, schemes of work and any records as determined by the College.
• Maintaining class registers, lists of students and records of their work and engaging in administrative work directly associated with students, such as monitoring progress and marking of student work, recording on internal systems and working with the team to ensure quality standards are met.

Ideally, you'll have a degree in your subject specialism (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in teaching. Effective communication with young people and demonstration of our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence are required. You must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. Benefits include an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications).

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 16th January 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of your sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. A job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers.