Part-Time Lecturer in Science (0.4fte)

onlyFE; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym at Watford Campus

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday scheme

Disclaims and benefits

Job summary

West Herts College is inviting applications for a part-time lecturer to join the School of Science and Public Services. The role involves teaching across science courses from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3, with potential to contribute to our Extended Science Degree.

A Physics or Chemistry background is preferred, and there is a focus on embedding English and Maths skills in teaching and assessment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, deliver high-quality teaching, and provide detailed

Qualifications

• Teaching experience and broad science knowledge are desirable.
• Physics and Chemistry background is useful for the role.
• Ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills in planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach on Science courses from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3 and potentially Extended Science Degree.
• Promote, support and embed English and Maths within planning and delivery of teaching.
• Provide prompt, detailed assessment of student work and engage in personal tutoring with target setting.

Skills

Teaching experience

Science knowledge

Physics

Chemistry

English & Maths skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School of Science and Public Services for a part-time lecturer.

West Herts College is a Further and Higher Education College, we are dedicated to student success and achievement - working closely with our stakeholders and local employers, striving for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a passionate person to join our forward-thinking team, teaching on our Science courses ranging from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3. There may also be opportunities to deliver on our Extended Science Degree.

Our FE provision currently includes Applied Science, Forensics and Criminal Investigation with Applied Psychology courses.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong team within a department where everyone is expected to maintain their current high levels of performance.

Teaching experience and a broad science knowledge would be desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills, in particular those with a Physics and Chemistry background. We offer a supportive culture which offers excellent CPD opportunities.

You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. You should also be committed to providing prompt, detailed assessment of student work with experience of personal tutoring including target setting.

This role is part-time, working 15 hours per week at our Watford campus.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026. The successful candidate will start from January 2027.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.