Lecturer in Biology

Location: Cross College/Chippenham

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you a passionate Biology professional who enjoys helping others understand the living world and develop scientific knowledge and practical skills? Do you want to inspire learners to explore topics such as human biology, genetics, ecology, and laboratory science while achieving qualifications that can shape their futures? We are looking for a biology specialist who can deliver to both our Health T Level learners and wider science qualifications.

Whether you’re an experienced Biology lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in learners’ lives.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your subject expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where your impact is seen every day.

What We Offer

Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

 Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time – 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Biology programmes and related science qualifications

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons covering both theoretical and practical aspects of Biology

• Support learners in developing scientific understanding, analytical thinking, and laboratory skills

• Use creative and practical approaches to make Biology relevant to real-world applications and careers

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and learner wellbeing

• Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant Biology or Science qualification (Level 3 or above)

• Strong subject knowledge across areas such as human biology, cell biology, ecology, or genetics

• The ability to explain scientific concepts clearly and engage learners of all abilities

• Experience working with learners or supporting others in education or training

• Laboratory or industry experience within a science-related field is advantageous

• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success

• A teaching qualification (level 4 or above) is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A stable and respected career in education

• The opportunity to support learners in gaining valuable scientific knowledge and practical skills

• A meaningful role where curiosity, confidence, and achievement grow over time

Help learners explore the science of life and unlock future opportunities through Biology — one lesson at a time.

Inspire curiosity. Build knowledge. Teach Biology.

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 31/05/26 

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Shortlist date: 1st June 2026

Interview date: TBC