Variable Hours Lecturer - Biology

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Aylesbury is seeking a Variable Hours Biology Lecturer. This role involves delivering engaging lessons on Biology to adult learners, designing lesson plans that support diverse needs, and creating an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should have strong teaching skills and a passion for supporting learners in achieving their academic goals. This position offers various employee benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme - TPS

35 days holiday entitlement

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching adult learners is preferred.
• Ability to design lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in Biology for adult learners.
• Design lesson plans and adapt materials for diverse needs.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Passion for Biology

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Ability to assess student progress

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about Biology and committed to helping adult learners achieve their goals and transform their futures? We are seeking a Variable Hours Biology Lecturer to deliver engaging and inspiring lessons on our Access to Higher Education programmes for adult learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adult students returning to education, many of whom are preparing for careers in the healthcare sector.

The role:

As a Biology Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, learner-focused teaching on Biology modules within Access to HE programmes.
• Design and adapt lesson plans and materials to meet the diverse needs of adult learners, supporting both academic progress and confidence building.
• Create an inclusive, supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, challenge themselves, and succeed.
• Assess student progress through a variety of methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the college. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

While working at Buckinghamshire College Group you can also take advantage of a host of employee benefits including:

• Pension scheme - TPS (28.68% employers' contribution)
• 35 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays & Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• A wide range of learning - access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon
• 24hrs/7days a week access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation's Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn 'on the job'. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

Closing date for applications is the 13/08/2025, with interviews taking place from 25/08/2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.