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West College Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West College Scotland is seeking a Science Lecturer to join the Industrial and Advanced Technologies Sector. You will teach both Chemistry and Biology and contribute to delivering the highest quality learning experience for our students.

Applicants should hold an Honours Degree in Biochemistry or a related subject and have recent teaching experience. West College Scotland is committed to equality, inclusion and safeguarding practices, with PVG checks and Right to Work in the UK requirements.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Biochemistry or related subject.
• Recent teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Chemistry and Biology.

Responsibilities

• Teach Chemistry and Biology to students as part of the Science team.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences and assessments.
• Contribute to an inclusive and ambitious learning environment.

Education

Honours Degree in Biochemistry or related subject

Job description

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald's Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who is committed to delivering the highest quality of learning experience to our students, to join our dynamic Science team within the Industrial and Advanced Technologies Sector.

As a Science Lecturer, you will have an Honours Degree in Biochemistry or related subject as there will be a requirement to teach both Chemistry and Biology. You will also have recent teaching experience.

Please see the employee specification for full requirements for the post.

We are an inclusive place to work:

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Please visit the website to find out more.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit the website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

If you require any assistance, please contact the People Team by email at [e-mail]. Occasionally correspondence relating to your application may go into your spam/junk email folder.

Closing date for all completed applications is Wednesday 16th September 2026.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity.