Are you an existing or aspiring Teacher of Science? Are you looking for a part-time role where you can achieve a fantastic work-life balance? Do you want to shape the future careers of learners? Then this could be the role for you.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER - SCIENCE (SPECIAL INTEREST IN CHEMISTRY/ BIOLOGY)

LOCATION: KING'S LYNN

HOURS: 18.5 PER WEEK (TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY)

SALARY: £15,952-£20,117 (£31,904-£40,233 FTE)

DURATION: PERMANENT

We are recruiting for an additional Lecturer in Science to deliver lessons at level 2 and 3 in chemistry and biology.

Previous teaching experience is an advantage but not essential as full support and training will be provided. The successful candidate will have a minimum of a level 4 science related qualification, preferably a degree, and relevant industry experience.

We offer our curriculum staff a bespoke induction and training programme - meaning that no matter where you are in your teaching career you receive excellent support, training and access to fantastic resources.

Our Kings Lynn campus benefits from 4 purpose-built laboratories, specialising in biology, microbiology, forensic sciences, chemistry, physics, environmental sciences and material sciences. Our laboratories are designed and maintained to CLEAPPS standard(G014) as well as have the ability to undertake a range of advance laboratory procedures up to Level 6 including but not limited to genomics via PCR testing, 3D dissection tables for human physiology and data harvesters with over 20 various sensors that are carefully chosen to meet our curriculum needs. The department is proud to have launched a state of the art weather monitoring station with remote monitoring and updating to the central weather system in the cloud.

We work collaboratively with partnership organisations, including the Anglia Ruskin University, University of East Anglia and John Innes, giving our students the best possible experience and access to real world laboratory conditions. We deliver a range of courses from Access to HE diploma in medicine, biosciences, healthcare, forensics, A Level and GCSE. We run a the prestigious Bioscience degree in partnership with ARU and are supported by a great team including fellow Lecturers, technicians and the School of Nursing.

We pride ourselves on our approach to the work life balance of our team and actively support job share and flexible working opportunities.

Please note that your point on the salary scale will be determined based on both experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 10 or above (£34,687 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience.

We are a successful, community-focused FE College based in the East of England. We have a thriving Science team and in recent years, the department has grown from strength to strength.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 37 days per year for curriculum staff, plus five College closure days, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers' Pension Scheme (employer contribution is 23.68%), discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk.

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact Ritchie Hosein on

Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight Sunday 1 March 2026

Interviews are provisionally planned for w/c 9 March 2026

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and if you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced DBS Check and barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk)

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please

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