Graduate Science Lecturer

Job Title: Graduate Programme – Lecturer in Science  

Status: 2-year fixed term

Financial Support: Earn a potential bursary award of up to £31,000 over two years, plus a fully funded PGCE teaching qualification

End of programme: We guarantee an interview for an eligible vacancy  

Overview

Reaseheath College is one of the UK’s leading land-based and technical colleges based in Nantwich, Cheshire. We have some of the best specialist facilities and resources in the country, thanks to a continuing £100 million investment across campus. This includes our £8 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre, £6 million Sports Sciences and Performance Academy, £8 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology, £7 million Food Centre and our £13 million halls of residence.

About the role

We are currently seeking recent graduates who are eager to pursue a career in teaching Science within the Further Education sector. This is a unique opportunity to train as a lecturer within our state-of-the-art facilities, supported by experienced and dedicated staff. The programme enables you to begin your teaching career, develop professionally, and make a real impact on students’ learning journeys.

Successful candidates will be enrolled onto our teacher training programme which will be fully funded by the college. Upon successful completion of the programme, applicants will be guaranteed an interview for any eligible vacancy within the college.

Teaching Overview

As part of the Science course, Graduate Lecturer / Course Managers will teach across:

• Biology: Plant and Animal Cells, Proteins, Enzymes, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Cycle, Cellular Respiration  
• Chemistry: Acid/bases and chemical change, Atomic structure, Rates of reaction and energy changes, Titrations, Formulae and equations
• Physics: Electricity, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Waves, Radiation, Gas Laws, Pressure/Fluid/Viscosity. 

The successful candidate will have:

• A relevant Science degree (2:1 or higher)
• Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above)
• Level 3 qualification in their subject of teacher training
• A willingness to work towards a teaching qualification

Bursary Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• be eligible to receive student support
• have a standard equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English and mathematics
• have at least a level 3 qualification in their subject of teacher training, or relevant professional experience
• be taking a qualifying pre-service ITE course in England
• not already have a Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or equivalent qualification at level 5 or above
• not have already got a full FE ITE bursary or grant award for a previous FE ITE programme or qualification
• not get a salary or other payment for any teaching work associated with the FE ITE programme for which they are getting the bursary
• not be on another ITE course, training scheme or programme, which leads to:
• a Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills), from September 2024
• a DET or DET-compliant qualification, for qualifications starting before September 2024
• not be on an apprenticeship programme

Successful applicants must also follow trainee requirements to seek a teaching post in the FE sector in England on successful completion of their programme.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.