Variable Hours Lecturer in Biology

Exeter College; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Exeter College in Exeter invites a passionate Biology teacher to join the Faculty of Health-Science, Education and Public Services. This fixed or variable hours role offers flexibility and is ideal for those seeking balance with other work commitments, while contributing to delivery of Biology across vocational qualifications.

You will join an experienced, supportive team with mentoring access and structured guidance to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Passionate Biology teacher with commitment to education.
• Role offers flexible hours suitable for other commitments.
• Experience delivering Biology across vocational qualifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Biology across vocational/technical programmes.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality learning resources.
• Collaborate with a supportive faculty and mentor for professional growth.

Skills

Biology teaching

Curriculum delivery

Student assessment

Differentiation

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you passionate Biology teacher looking for an inspiring teaching opportunity in an outstanding college?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Biology teacher to join the Faculty of Health-Science, Education and Public Services at Exeter College. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of Biology across a range of vocational/technical qualifications in Applied science and Health science programmes.

This variable hour's role offers flexibility and can be tailored around other professional or personal commitments, making it ideal for those seeking a balance alongside other work.

You will be joining a highly experienced and supportive team with a strong culture of collaboration, sharing ideas, and developing high-quality learning resources. Within the faculty, you will receive structured support, including access to a mentor, a Tutorial Area Manager, and a Curriculum Area Manager, to help you thrive in the role.

We welcome applications from both recently qualified and experienced teachers who are passionate about Biology and education.

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy.

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• We'll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme.
• You'll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding.

Applying for the role

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 10th September 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in Exeter onFriday 18th September 2026

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.