Variable Hours Lecturer - Biology

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Aylesbury seeks a Variable Hours Biology Lecturer to deliver engaging lessons for adult learners in Access to Higher Education programmes. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Biology and capable of creating an inclusive classroom environment. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and adapting to diverse learner needs. This role offers flexibility and numerous employee benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

35 days holiday entitlement

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Biology or related subjects.
• Commitment to supporting adult learners.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, learner-focused teaching on Biology modules.
• Design and adapt lesson plans for diverse adult learners.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess students and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to design lesson plans

Inclusive teaching strategies

Assessing student progress

Job description

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Buckingham College

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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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:

• 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.