Lecturer Supply - Teacher Education: Biology

*Please note the hourly rate is paid for teaching hours / class contact time only.

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.

UHI Inverness 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. UHI Inverness 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 a candidate for a position as supply lecturer in the Teacher Education team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of our Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) You will be based at the Inverness College main campus.  Most classes are delivered online through our Brightspace virtual learning environment.

This roles presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high quality curriculum and educational experience

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

The suitable candidate must have full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) for Biology in Secondary School settings. You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

Application Closing Date: Monday 17^th April 2023

Shortlisting will take place on 18^th April 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing 8^th May 2023

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.