Main Grade Lecturer - Biology. Job in Barnet Education & Training Jobs

Are you a biologist who loves teaching and wants to bring your subject knowledge to life for a wide range of learners? Do you want to join a dynamic, supportive Science team and take on real responsibility from day one? If so, come and join us. As our new Biology Lecturer, you will teach across a rich and varied programme offer, from A Level Biology and BTEC Science to T Level Laboratory Science and Access to HE Diploma courses, working with learners aged 16 and above across both FE and HE levels. You will bring biology and bioscience to life through engaging, inclusive teaching in both practical and theory settings, helping learners achieve strong outcomes and progress to university, employment or further study. This role carries genuine responsibility. As well as delivering across the Science curriculum, you will take on course management responsibilities within the department, playing a leadership role in shaping learner experience. It is a role for someone who wants more than a teaching job and is ready to contribute to a team that is growing in size, ambition and offer. Both full time and part time roles are available. Please indicate your preference in your application.

About Barnet and Southgate College: We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities. We are a highly successful further education college in North London with around 16,000 students of all ages, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence. Our Science department at Barnet is a motivated, collaborative team that is actively growing its student cohort and programme offer. The team supports and develops each other, shares a genuine enthusiasm for science education, and is committed to giving every learner the best possible experience. You will find a department where your ideas are welcomed, your development is valued and your contribution makes a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspiring teaching: Deliver high-quality, motivating and inclusive sessions across A Level Biology, BTEC Science, T Level Laboratory Science, Access to HE Diploma and related programmes, at a range of levels and to learners of different ages and abilities.
• Course leadership: Take on course management responsibilities within the Science department, contributing to the quality and consistency of learner experience across your programme areas.
• Learner success: Monitor and track learner progress, maintain accurate records and statistical data, and support learners to meet assessment deadlines and achieve their full potential.
• Curriculum development: Contribute enthusiastically to curriculum planning and development, individually and as part of the team, in line with college and awarding body requirements.
• Pastoral support: Act as personal tutor to a group of students, monitoring attendance, liaising with parents and guardians, and supporting learners' wider progress and wellbeing.
• Quality assurance: Support internal and external verification and inspection preparation, and contribute actively to the department's quality assurance processes.
• Wider contribution: Participate in open days, advice and guidance events, parents evenings, enrolment and marketing activities, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the department.

What You'll Bring

• A relevant degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a closely related subject.
• A relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE/CertEd or equivalent).
• Successful teaching experience across science programmes.
• Experience teaching or supporting learners across a range of abilities, ages and backgrounds.
• Proven classroom management and administrative skills.
• Good IT skills and ability to contribute to the development of ILT strategies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and to deadlines.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Even Better If You Have

• A Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related subject.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Key Skills or functional skills delivery.
• Experience of curriculum development.
• Internal Verification (IV) experience or qualification.
• Vocational or industry experience in biology or biosciences.

Benefits

• Taking Teaching Further (National initiative): An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
• Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers: Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
• Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
• Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd.
• Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
• Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
• Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus.
• High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands.