Lecturer – Applied Science in Grove

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Professional at Kingston College is looking for an enthusiastic proactive lecturer to teach BTEC Applied Science level 2 & 3 programmes with a specialism in Chemistry and Physics and possible opportunities to contribute to other programmes within the school.

A key focus is in helping the Head of Section & Team Leader, together with other members of the course teams, to ensure that students meet and exceed their target grades by providing a high-quality student experience and outstanding outcomes. The role encompasses working on teaching schemes, assessment schedules (including coursework and externally set assessments) and general student progress monitoring.

As our Lecturer, we’d like you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject, hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards it), and have excellent teaching skills with experience of delivering BTEC vocational programmes. You’ll have participated in recent and relevant continuous professional development with an awareness of academic quality standards.

We’d like you to have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education, and the ability to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress. You’ll be receptive to new ideas and initiatives with a creative approach to problem-solving and be able to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 6th July 2026. Interviews will be held on 9th July at Kingston College and will involve a Microteach.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, and professional development and training, plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.