Lecturer - Chemistry in Paignton

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Lecturer in Chemistry to join our Science team and deliver high-quality teaching that inspires learners to achieve their full potential. 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 and 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 and courses. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing and 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 and learning materials that meet curriculum and awarding body requirements
• Acting as a Personal Tutor, supporting students’ academic progress and wellbeing
• Organising and managing all aspects of the programmes you deliver, including assessment, marking and feedback
• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes
• Inspiring, motivating and challenging learners to achieve their best

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

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and committed educator with strong subject knowledge in Chemistry and a learner‑centred approach. You will be organised, adaptable and 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 and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and 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 and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work‑life balance, and 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 and 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 and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and 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

For a job description and person specification please click here.

Closing Date: Sunday 26 April 2026 at Midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing 4th May 2026

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website. Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).