Job Details

  • Reference

    3165W
  • Working Hours

    Full Time
  • Salary

    From £31,106.33 (unqualified) - £37,870.56 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above). Depending on qualifications and expertise.
  • Location

    Watford
  • Closing Date

    31 Oct 2025
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Job description Person specification

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Science team for a full time Lecturer on a fixed term basis until January 2027.

West Herts College is a Further and Higher Education College, we are dedicated to student success and achievement - working closely with our stakeholders and local employers, striving for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a passionate person to join our forward-thinking team, teaching on our Science courses ranging from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3. There may also be opportunities to deliver on our Extended Science Degree.

Our FE provision includes Applied Science, Forensic Science and Psychology/Criminal Investigation courses.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong team within a department where everyone is expected to maintain their current high levels of performance.

Teaching experience and a broad science knowledge would be desirable although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills, in particular those with a Physics and Chemistry background.  We offer a supportive culture which offers excellent CPD opportunities.

You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. You should also be committed to providing prompt, detailed assessment of student work with experience of personal tutoring including target setting.

This role is full time, working 37 hours per week at our Watford campus. This is a fixed term, maternity cover role until January 2027.

The closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025. The successful candidate will join our team from January 2026.

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Added Extras

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

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