Lecturer Biological Science jobs

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Lackham Campus
Are you a passionate Forensic Science professional with expertise in scientific investigation, laboratory techniques, and criminal evidence analysis? Do you want to inspire the next generation of forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, and STEM professionals?
Whether you're an experienced Forensic Science lecturer or a skilled industry professional looking to move into teaching, this is an exciting opportunity to share your knowledge while helping learners develop the scientific understanding, practical laboratory skills, and analytical thinking required for further study and careers in science.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your expertise to a supportive, learner-focused environment where curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence are encouraged every day.
What We Offer

Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year
Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 – £40,814 per year
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
️ Contract Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover for 1 Year (from October 26)
Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
Teachers' Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A rewarding teaching role where you can inspire future scientists while enjoying excellent support, professional development, and work-life balance.
Why Join Our Science Team?
Based at our Lackham Campus, you'll join a dedicated and collaborative Science team, delivering engaging lessons in well-equipped laboratories that support practical, investigative learning. You'll help learners develop the scientific knowledge, laboratory competence, and critical thinking skills needed to progress into higher education or careers in forensic science, policing, criminal justice, biomedical sciences, and other STEM industries.
Working within our successful Science provision, you'll contribute to an engaging curriculum that combines theory with practical investigation, encouraging learners to apply scientific principles to real-world forensic scenarios.
What You'll Do
Teach and assess learners across our Forensic Science programmes, delivering engaging lessons in both theoretical and practical aspects of forensic science
Deliver high-quality learning in areas such as crime scene investigation, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, laboratory techniques, evidence analysis, and scientific investigation
Develop creative schemes of learning, lesson plans, and assessment strategies that motivate learners and support outstanding achievement
Prepare and supervise practical laboratory sessions, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with health and safety procedures
Support learners to develop the scientific, analytical, and investigative skills required for higher education and careers within forensic science and related STEM fields
Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and help learners achieve their full potential
Contribute to curriculum development and maintain high standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding, and student experience
Participate in enrichment activities, employer engagement, open events, and wider curriculum initiatives that enhance the learner experience
What You'll Bring
A degree or higher qualification in Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, Applied Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related scientific discipline
Strong subject knowledge across forensic science and practical laboratory techniques
Experience working within forensic science, laboratory science, scientific research, criminal investigation, or a related STEM environment
A passion for inspiring learners and making science engaging, relevant, and accessible
Excellent communication, organisation, and collaborative working skills
A commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory safety and professional practice
A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed
✨ Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:
A healthier work-life balance
A stable and respected career in education
The opportunity to inspire future forensic scientists, investigators, and STEM professionals
The chance to combine your scientific expertise with teaching in a modern learning environment
A collaborative culture where innovation, learner success, and professional development are valued
Help learners develop the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and investigative mindset needed to succeed in higher education and rewarding careers in forensic science and the wider scientific community.

• Inspire curiosity. Develop scientific minds. Teach Forensic Science.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding teaching role where your expertise can shape the next generation of forensic science professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 17/08/2026

Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
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INDMED

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.