Lecturer in Science

Lecturer in Science

SGS has an exciting opportunity to join our team at our Filton campus.

Reference: REQ
001393
Location: Filton Campus
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week
FTE Salary: Up to £41,076.00 (pro‑rata to part‑time hours)
Actual Salary: up to £20,538.00

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college‑agreed inset development days and 6 self‑elected development days (Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family‑friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to discounted shopping benefits, cycle‑to‑work scheme and a technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Free annual eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards) as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and support to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work‑based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSEs and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status after being classified as Good in our last inspection. For more information, please visit

We are currently looking to recruit a Science lecturer to teach GCSE Chemistry, Biology and Physics within our GCSE Plus programme (retake programme). The role sits within our GCSE Plus and Pathways department and the successful candidate will be supported by a fantastic team who have a track record of achieving consistently outstanding results where students regularly make progress beyond their expected level.

• Undertake all forms of pedagogic work which may include classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses and student placements.
• Ensure the associated organisational and administrative work, preparation and marking is undertaken.
• Undertake an annual teaching workload of contact hours for category 'A' duties of 828 maximum to 761 minimum (pro‑rata for part‑time) as detailed in the College workload agreement.
• Conduct curriculum development work including identification of consumer requirements, planning, development and evaluation of courses and course materials.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience.
• PGCE or qualified teacher status.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Working within a HE/FE environment.

Please apply online by:
Monday 2nd February 2026

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact [email protected]

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.