Job Description

STANMORE COLLEGE

Lecturer in Chemistry - Join the Future of Teaching at Stanmore College!

Exciting Teaching Opportunity in Chemistry at Stanmore College!

Stanmore College is a small, standalone college with a clear sense of purpose and direction. We are growing rapidly, and now is the perfect time to join our journey as we invest in the future of teaching and learning.

We are currently seeking a passionate and committed

Lecturer in Chemistry

to join our expanding team. If you're an inspiring educator ready to make a real difference in students' lives, this is your chance to teach in an environment designed for innovation, engagement, and success.

With a brand-new

60 million investment in cutting-edge learning spaces

, we're transforming the way we teach and learn--creating opportunities for staff and students to thrive in a modern, supportive, and high-performing environment.

Why Join Stanmore College?

? Brand-New Facilities: Enjoy teaching in a modern, purpose-built environment designed for interactive and engaging learning.
? Career Growth: Access to ongoing professional development and training.
? Supportive Community: Work in a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking institution.
? Competitive Salary & Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent remuneration packages.
? Inspire the Future: Help shape the next generation in a college committed to academic and vocational excellence.

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applications from:

Experienced Chemistry lecturers

ready for a new challenge.

Newly qualified teachers

with fresh ideas and enthusiasm.

Graduates or industry professionals

with strong Chemistry expertise and a desire to teach.

Creative educators

who are passionate about Science, Chemistry and development in an FE setting.

Be Part of Something Special! Make Your Mark!

At Stanmore College, this isn't just a teaching job--it's an opportunity to help shape the next generation in a college committed to excellence and innovation. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and continual improvement.

Join Stanmore College as a

Lecturer in Chemistry

and teach in a space where

education meets ambition

.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 17th August 2025

Shortlisting Date:

Tuesday, 19th August 2025

Interview Date:

Friday, 29th August 2025

Apply today!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

- Lecturer in Chemistry

Contract

- Permanent, Fulltime

Job location

- Elm Park Campus, Stanmore

Faculty

- Professional Services

Reports to

- Curriculum Manager - Science

Salary Scale

- 26,904- 43,110 FTE per annum

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high quality education and training to ensure the retention and achievement of our learners. To teach across Chemistry units across all courses from level 1 to level 3 including T Levels. The lecturer will teach, develop and enhance programmes of study in subjects and courses that align with their knowledge, qualifications and experience.

Duties Specific to the Post:

To deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations. To implement curriculum and course development and curriculum delivery within the area of work. To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes. To provide assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements. To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, reading lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress and succeed at the appropriate level. Prepare and maintain course related paperwork such as project briefs, schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes. To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification. Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students in line with college requirements.

Supporting Students:

To interview and assess students ensuring ILP's are developed for individual learners needs. Assess students' progress regularly including the timely marking of work and giving feedback, both written and oral. Understand and keep up to date with student support and learning support arrangements, ensuring students have full information and making appropriate referrals.

Course Management and Administration:

To work with colleagues to embed Maths and English into the vocational curriculum. To participate in student inductions and contribute to the design of induction programmes. Ensure your resources within your subject are kept up-to-date and accessible to students and other staff in liaison with the curriculum managers and the College's Learning Centre. Produce reports to provide information to parents/employers. Adhere to the departments quality assurance processes including internal verification of project briefs and the assessment of student work taken part in standardisation of grading decision meetings. Ensure all records are kept up to date, including the completion of registers, and other required documentation in a timely manner. Carry out students' questionnaires and elicit feedback on the quality of teaching and learning. Contribute to course reviews including reviews of your subject area and the setting, implementation and monitoring of action plans. Keep knowledge and skills up to date through self-study and undertake staff development and secondments relevant to professional needs. Develop industrial and employer links with other professionals within the industry to maintain personal research or professional practice in own specialist area for personal progressional development

General:

Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance. Attend promotional events to publicise college and faculty activities and contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team's marketing and recruitment strategies. Acting as a tutor as required and providing guidance and support for students within the framework of a cross-college tutorial and pastoral care system Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that student receive effective learning support. Attend team meetings, College and external events as required To participate in curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and adhere and fully implement the colleges policies and procedures relating to EDI. Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College's Health and Safety Policy. Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.

The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 17th August 2025

Interview Date:

Friday, 29th August 2025

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Criteria

-

Essential/ Desirable

-

Possible source of evidence

QUALIFICATIONS:

A good level of education including Maths & English at Level 2 (GCSE or Equivalent) - Essential - Application Form / Certification

Degree in a relevant subject area - Essential - Application Form / Certification

Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DIT) or the willingness to work towards one, supported by the College - Essential - Application form / Certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:

Proven experience of teaching in the relevant subject area - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview

Knowledge and experience of the following: Recent knowledge of the requirements of teaching BTEC Applied Science Chemistry units (e.g., level 3 unit-1, unit 4, unit-2, unit 5 and unit-14) level 2 unit 1, unit 5,and unit-2 - Essential - Supporting statement/certification/ interview

Teaching experience in delivering or exposure to T-Levels in Science, or a willingness to participate in continued professional development to upskill in order to be able to teach T Levels - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Interview

Up-to-date knowledge/recent developments of the subject area - Desirable - Application Form / Supporting Statement / Interview

Teaching experience in delivery on BTEC Programmes under the RQF framework in relevant subject areas - Desirable - Supporting Statement / Interview

Sound Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice and how to apply it in the relevant area of work - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

A sound understanding of safeguarding and prevent. A commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and to create a safe learning environment. - Essential - Interview/ Application Form

OTHER SKILLS:

The ability and desire to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 - Essential - Supporting Statement/ Microteach/ Interview

Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written - Essential - Application Form / Supporting Statement/ Written exercise/ teaching assessment. interview

Good administrative & organisational skills - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

Good interpersonal Skills - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

Good classroom practice - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

Good digital skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

Commitment to learners and learner achievement - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

Commitment to implement College compliance procedures and other policies - Essential - Supporting statement/ Interview

ABILITY TO:

To reignite motivation in low-morale post-16 learners and make the curriculum relevant to industry - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/ interview

Work as an effective team member - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

Ability to manage workload and priorities. - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview

Ability and determination to promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all aspects of college life. - Essential - Interview

Flexible approach to work - Essential - Supporting statement / interview

Commitment to continuous personal development - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,904.00-43,110.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2025