Lecturer Supply - Teacher Education - Biology

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 13 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.

Inverness College UHI 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. Inverness College UHI 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 an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to work with us as a Lecturer Teacher Education on a supply basis.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a suitably skilled and qualified Lecturer to work within our Teacher Education team. 

You will teach on the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Secondary English Medium Programme as the subject specialist for Biology. 

Your key role is to work as part of the team to support our students to develop skills and competencies to lead learning as future teachers of Biology.  You will work with the students to develop their understanding of the Curriculum for Excellence, SQA qualifications and the pedagogy required to engage young people in the learning of Biology.

Teaching on this programme is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and on site at our Inverness Campus. 

Essential Criteria:

GTCS Registered for Secondary Biology

Relevant experience of teaching Biology in Scottish Secondary schools

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 13 June

Interviews will be held on 1 July

Please apply via the link.