Variable Hours Lecturer - Chemistry
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29 to £33 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Range of Benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD |
| Company: | Buckinghamshire College Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ1995_1762765211 |
Summary
Do you have experience in teaching and working within the field of Chemistry? Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Chemical Engineers, and other professionals in this exciting industry?
We are looking for an experienced Chemistry lecturer or a suitable trainee teacher who can ignite curiosity and ambition in our students.
Our Science courses offer students the chance to explore key principles of Chemistry through both theoretical and practical approaches, preparing them for careers in research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and beyond. We work closely with employers to design and deliver a curriculum that reflects industry needs. The candidate will be delivering on the T Level Science Programme. For the right candidate, we can provide full teacher training and ongoing support.
The suitable candidate will:
- Use current professional, academic, or vocational experience to deliver engaging and aspirational learning opportunities that motivate students.
- Promote high levels of student ambition, leading to positive progression and excellent employer satisfaction.
- Deliver high-quality, innovative teaching across all levels.
- Work collaboratively with staff and students to overcome barriers and ensure learners achieve their full potential.
- Hold a degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
- Ideally have experience in laboratory work, chemical analysis, or applied science sectors.
Desirable: Experience in delivering A-Level Chemistry, BTEC Applied Science, or similar qualifications.
Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?
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.
Employee benefits include:
- Pension scheme - TPS (Teacher Pension Scheme)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
- 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)
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes
Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.
As a member of our team you will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting students and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible - while being innovative and comfortable with experimentation of new ideas and approaches including use of digital tools to enhance student engagement - we call this the Bucks College Factor!
If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you'd like to be part of, then we'd love to hear from you.
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.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.
The closing date for applications is 05/12/2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 07/01/2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.
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