Biology Lecturer | Newcastle | Zero-Hours Contract
Location: QA Higher Education Pathway College, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Salary: £44.61 per hour
Contract: Zero-hours
Vetting requirement: Enhanced Disclosure
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Biology Lecturer to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching to our diverse higher education student community at our Pathway College based at Northumbria University in Newcastle.
You’ll plan and deliver teaching in Biology and related applied science subject areas, ensuring content meets module requirements and supports the wider programme of study. You’ll also assess student work, provide constructive academic guidance and contribute to an inclusive learning environment where students can develop their knowledge, confidence and academic skills.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan, prepare and deliver Biology and related applied science modules.
- Support students’ learning across relevant programmes and subject areas.
- Mark and assess student work against agreed academic standards and deadlines.
- Work with internal moderators to ensure marking is appropriately moderated.
- Provide guidance, academic support and tutorship to student groups and individuals.
- Develop new course content and update existing teaching and learning materials.
- Contribute to innovative curriculum, learning and teaching approaches.
- Support partnership and internal quality-assurance processes.
- Use the Virtual Learning Environment to share materials and communicate with students.
- Complete associated academic administration accurately and within required timescales.
- Maintain your continuing professional development and subject knowledge.
- Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and wider cross-functional teams.
About You
You’ll have experience teaching Biology within a further or higher education environment and be confident delivering face-to-face classes to students with a range of backgrounds and abilities.
You’ll be able to plan engaging sessions, explain complex scientific concepts clearly and assess students using a variety of appropriate methods. You’ll also be comfortable using digital learning platforms and providing students with clear, constructive feedback.
Essential Requirements
- Undergraduate degree and Master’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience, in Biology or a closely related subject.
- Experience teaching Biology within further or higher education.
- Experience delivering face-to-face teaching to classes of varying sizes.
- Experience assessing student work using a range of methods.
- Strong subject knowledge relevant to the modules being delivered.
- Ability to plan and organise engaging teaching sessions.
- Confidence using a Virtual Learning Environment to upload materials and communicate with students.
- Understanding of academic assessment and quality-assurance requirements.
- Willingness to complete an Enhanced Disclosure check before your formal start date is confirmed.
Desirable Requirements
- PGCE, recognised teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE.
- Experience contributing to curriculum or module development.
- Experience working within a university partnership or pathway-college environment.
- Broader teaching experience across applied science subject areas.
What We’ll Do for You
At QA Higher Education, we value our people and offer a supportive environment where you can develop professionally while making a genuine contribution to our students’ academic journeys.
You’ll work alongside experienced academic colleagues, helping students from a wide range of backgrounds access and succeed within higher education.