Lecturer in Chemistry
Permanent - Part Time £21,329 - £38,528 / yearJob Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer in Chemistry to join our thriving Science Department at Cadbury Sixth Form College. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver high-quality teaching, inspire learners, and contribute to outstanding student outcomes.
You will play a key role in curriculum delivery and development, supporting learners to achieve their potential and enjoy a positive and rewarding sixth form experience.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will;
- Deliver high-quality Chemistry teaching in line with agreed contractual hours
- Plan, teach and assess learners effectively, ensuring strong progress and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development, planning and continuous improvement within the department
- Take responsibility for courses and act as a course tutor, providing personal tutoring and pastoral support
- Share responsibility within course teams for the quality and consistency of delivery
- Use Information Learning Technology (ILT) and multimedia resources to enhance learning
- Develop engaging teaching and learning materials appropriate to A-Level study
- Support effective student support systems across mainstream programmes
- Attend parents’ evenings, open evenings and interview events as required
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Degree and/or relevant professional qualification in Chemistry or a related subject
- Level 5 Teaching Qualification / Certificate in Education (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience of excellent teaching and learning practice
- Experience delivering relevant qualifications
- Ability to prepare and evaluate effective teaching and learning materials
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to inspire and motivate students
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learner needs
- Confident use of ILT to support learning
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
- Willingness to engage in new developments and continuous improvement
Desirable:
- Knowledge of key skills / functional skills
- Experience of internal verification or moderation
The advertised salary has been calculated pro-rata for the part-time hours applicable to this role.
Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding
To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 - £48,160), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:
✅ Accepted Qualifications:
- DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Certificate in Education
- PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
- DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
- DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject
If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 - £29,998).
❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:
- PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
- Masters in Education
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.