Lecturer - Chemistry

As a Lecturer in Chemistry, you will be directly responsible for the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment across a range of academic levels. This may include delivery within our High School provision (ages 14-16) as well as further & higher education programmes.

The Role
You will play a key role in the organisation and delivery of Chemistry programmes, ensuring positive student outcomes across units, modules & courses. Your responsibilities will include:

- Planning, preparing & delivering high-quality lessons in line with the SOLAR (Scheme of Learning and Reflection) or, for Higher Education provision, the relevant Module Guide
- Producing detailed lesson plans & learning materials that meet curriculum & awarding body requirements
- Acting as a Personal Tutor, supporting students' academic progress & wellbeing
- Organising & managing all aspects of the programmes you deliver, including assessment, marking & feedback
- Contributing to quality assurance & continuous improvement processes
- Inspiring, motivating & challenging learners to achieve their best

You will also play an active role in promoting & developing the Science curriculum, working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance teaching practice & student experience across the wider Science team.

Are you full of good ideas & positive energy? Then you might be the perfect element to join our Chemistry team!

We are seeking a passionate & motivated Lecturer in Chemistry to join our Science team & deliver high-quality teaching that inspires learners to achieve their full potential., You will be an enthusiastic & committed educator with strong subject knowledge in Chemistry & a learner-centred approach. You will be organised, adaptable & confident teaching across a range of levels, with a genuine passion for supporting student success.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching & learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels & welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship & opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata & a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational & this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement & support for all of our students & communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching & learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with & developing skills & knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students & generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, & commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion & high-performance levels, & we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, & include:

- 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
- 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
- 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships & funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair & beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym & free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket & high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Access to Blue Light Card membership;
- Discounted travel schemes.