Lecturer in Science

Lecturer in Science

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 11 June 2026


• Salary: £31,106.33 to £37,870.56 per year


• Additional salary information: Depending on qualifications and expertise.


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 24 June 2026


• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: West Herts College


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: 3356W

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Science team for a full-time lecturer.

West Herts College is a Further and Higher Education College, we are dedicated to student success and achievement - working closely with our stakeholders and local employers, striving for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a passionate person to join our forward-thinking team, teaching on our Science courses ranging from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3. There may also be opportunities to deliver on our Extended Science Degree.

Our FE provision includes Applied Science, Forensic Science and Psychology/Criminal Investigation courses.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong team within a department where everyone is expected to maintain their current high levels of performance.

Teaching experience and a broad science knowledge would be desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills, in particular those with a Physics and Chemistry background. We offer a supportive culture which offers excellent CPD opportunities.

You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. You should also be committed to providing prompt, detailed assessment of student work with experience of personal tutoring including target setting.

This role is full time, working 37 hours per week at our Watford campus.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th June 2026. The successful candidate will join our team from August 2026.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on , or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.

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We are looking for a passionate person to join our forward-thinking team, teaching on our Science courses ranging from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3. There may also be opportunities to deliver on our Extended Science Degree.

Our FE provision includes Applied Science, Forensic Science and Psychology/Criminal Investigation courses.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong team within a department where everyone is expected to maintain their current high levels of performance.

Teaching experience and a broad science knowledge would be desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills, in particular those with a Physics and Chemistry background. We offer a supportive culture which offers excellent CPD opportunities.

You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. You should also be committed to providing prompt, detailed assessment of student work with experience of personal tutoring including target setting.

This role is full time, working 37 hours per week at our Watford campus., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

West Herts College is a Further and Higher Education College, we are dedicated to student success and achievement - working closely with our stakeholders and local employers, striving for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th June 2026. The successful candidate will join our team from August 2026.

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.