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Lecturer - Health and Science

Dovetail Ref: 00004
FE & HE £32,000 - £41,000 per annum permanent mid Level 1 September 2026
Buckinghamshire, England
Sasha Theobalds

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0117 422 9420 Bristol office

Education Details

Science Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 2Level 3
Also teaches: HealthBiologyChemistryPhysics

Job Description

Lecturer - Health and Science

Do you have a Level 3 qualification or higher in a Health or Science-related subject? Are you looking for the next step in your career?

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, and forward-thinking individual as a Lecturer in Health and Science.

Working at our modern regional campus, you will be responsible for teaching and supporting students across a range of Health and Science programmes, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress into higher education or employment. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering biology, chemistry, and physics up to Level 2.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare innovative schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment schedules that engage and motivate students to achieve their full potential.
  • Carry out practical experiments linking to the specification to support learners to achieve their qualification.
  • Plan and deliver highly effective learning programmes for diverse groups of learners in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
  • Support students' academic, personal, and professional development, working creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning.
  • Bring relevant vocational or industry knowledge to enhance teaching and learning, ensuring programmes remain current and aligned with sector expectations.
  • Monitor student progress effectively and provide timely feedback and interventions to support achievement, retention, and progression.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and play an active role in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.

Why Join Us?

We actively encourage staff to develop new skills and expand their opportunities within the organisation. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you be as productive as possible.

Employee Benefits Include:

  • Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
  • Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays, with an additional leave purchase scheme
  • Development: Free training, continuous professional development (CPD), and a bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
  • Wellbeing: Flexible working policy, commitment to employee wellbeing, and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Perks: On-site nursery and salon discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and local corporate discount schemes

About the Organisation

We are a leading Further Education college group supporting over 5,000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals. We play a pivotal role in the local community, collaborating with a wide range of major employers, NHS Trusts, and regional industry leaders.

We look for team members with an unwavering passion for learning, an innovative mindset, and a comfort with digital tools to enhance student engagement.

Trainee Teachers Welcome (Industry Experts)

We actively support industry professionals transitioning into Further Education. If you do not currently hold a teaching qualification, we offer full on-the-job support to achieve fully qualified status. Whilst in employment, you will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, with the opportunity to progress to a Level 5 Diploma.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

What's on Offer

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
  • Additional leave purchase scheme
  • Free training and continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Intensive induction and probation support
  • Flexible working policy
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • On-site nursery and salon discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Local corporate discount schemes
  • Support to achieve teaching qualification (Level 3 Award in Education and Training, progressing to Level 5 Diploma)

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.

A consultant will call you within one working day of your application.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Sasha Theobalds

Sasha Theobalds

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Requirements

  • Level 3 qualification or higher in Health or Science-related subject
  • Experience of delivering biology, chemistry, and physics up to Level 2

Benefits

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays
  • Additional leave purchase scheme
  • Free training and continuous professional development (CPD)
  • Intensive induction and probation support

Skills & Qualifications

Biology teachingChemistry teachingPhysics teachingPractical experimentsLesson planningAssessmentCurriculum developmentStudent supportDigital tools

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