Trainee Lecturer in Biology

If you are considering a career move into the education sector, our Trainee Lecturer in Biology position could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, drive and enthusiasm who would like to pass their knowledge and experience on to our students to ensure they receive the best possible learning experience.

Our trainee programme has been developed to attract experienced industry professionals, with expert industry knowledge and skills, to work in Further Education. Their understanding of the latest skills, techniques, approaches and equipment has the potential to improve student outcomes.

Joining Bury College as a Trainee Lecturer in Biology, you will be employed on a full time or part-time. Whilst studying on campus towards a recognised teaching qualification, you will have a reduced teaching commitment equivalent to no more than 18 hours per week. You will also have extensive support, guidance and mentoring.

The College will fund the cost of your Teaching Qualification, and the trainee programme is designed and delivered in a way that will ensure you obtain all the skills that are required to become a teacher.

About You

Candidates should hold a degree in Biology or a related subject and have experience of working in a biology or science focussed role. Candidates should understand the latest skills, techniques and approaches to inspire our learners. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is an ability to meet deadlines and to inspire, motivate and engage students.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

Why choose Bury College to be your next employer.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

The benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interview before the closing date.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.