Supply Lecturer - Chemistry

‘As and when’ required, ongoing contract

£25.39 - £31.31 per hour (based on Vocational teaching)

£28.70 - £35.39 per hour for 3^rd year degree teaching (Pay Award Pending)

*Please note the hourly rate is paid for teaching hours / class contact time only

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

We are seeking a candidate for a position as supply lecturer in the Science team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of Chemistry.  Supply lecturing can include short term cover for absent members of staff, commitment to the delivery of semester and year long programmes of study.

Our curriculum is tertiary in nature covering SCQF 4-11, as such we are keen for applications from people who have experience of delivering in tertiary settings, schools, the Further Education sector or Higher Education. You will be based at the Inverness College campus where are science curriculum is delivered on site.

This role presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experience

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

Closing Date: 25^th May 2025

Shortlisting: 26^th May 2025

Interviews (MS Teams): 2^nd June 2025

Contact Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

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