26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 July 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored

Subject

Science

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

From £32,606.33 (unqualified) to £42,000 (qualified level 5 teaching or above) per hour. Depending on qualifications and expertise.

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Care and Science team for a lecturer in Applied Science.

West Herts College is a Further and Higher Education College, we are dedicated to student success and achievement - working closely with our stakeholders and local employers, striving for continuous improvement and higher standards for the benefit of the whole community. We aim to do the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

We are looking for a passionate person to join our forward-thinking team, teaching on our Science courses ranging from BTEC Level 2 to Level 3.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, strong team within a department where everyone is expected to maintain their current high levels of performance.

Teaching experience and a broad science knowledge would be desirable, although we are keen to hear from anyone with the right skills, in particular those with a Chemistry background. We offer a supportive culture which offers excellent CPD opportunities.

You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and Maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. You should also be committed to providing prompt, detailed assessment of student work with experience of personal tutoring including target setting.

This role is permanent, working at our Luton campus.

The closing date for applications is 10thAugust 2026 and interviews will take place on 24thAugust 2026.

What the college offers its staff

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be actively encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailingjobs@westherts.ac.uk.

WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role, please contact the Human Resources department.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About West Herts College

Organisation type
College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
West Herts College website
Email address
jobs@westherts.ac.uk
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WHC Group is made up of Barnfield College and West Herts College.


Barnfield College and West Herts College are general further education Colleges with a wide range of provision, aiming at offering every adult and young person across their communities with access to lifelong learning that can improve their employment opportunities.


We have campuses in Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Watford.


We believe it is our people that make us successful. Our aim is to provide top quality teaching and support that can shape lives and have a positive impact on our communities.


Creating opportunities, changing lives.


If you have a genuine desire to work in an environment that strives to deliver a positive, meaningful college experience, then join us and help make a difference to our students lives, now and in the future.

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