Dovetail & Slate
Science Lecturer
Location: Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £31,000 – £41,616
Start Date: 08/26
We are seeking a highly knowledgeable and passionate Science Lecturer to plan, deliver, and assess GCSE Biology and science units across health programmes within an FE College.
The Role
You will deliver high-quality GSCE Biology, supporting learners to achieve strong academic outcomes and progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or careers in Health and Care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and formative assessment for GCSE Biology and science modules.
- Design, develop, and monitor comprehensive learning resources tailored to student needs.
- Implement proactive strategies to boost student performance, success rates, and learning experiences.
- Prepare students thoroughly for external examinations in line with awarding body requirements.
- Maintain meticulous records of student performance and complete required administrative tasks.
- Contribute actively to internal quality procedures and evaluative programme reviews.
Essential Requirements
- QTS, QTLS, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification
- Experience teaching A Level, BTEC or GCSE Science
- Strong subject knowledge in your specialism
- Confident delivering both theory and practical lessons
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
What's on Offer
- Generous annual leave package featuring 44 days of total leave.
- Dedicated two-week Christmas break via concessionary closure days.
- Access to a highly attractive, contributory Teachers' Pension Scheme.
- Supportive departments and leadership teams
- Access to modern labs and teaching facilities
- Ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities
Ready to Apply?
If you're a passionate Biology Specialist looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to explore suitable roles.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.
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