East Coast College
Lecturer - Forensic Science
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Job Title: Lecturer - Forensic Science
Location: Lowestoft Sixth Form College
Hours: 11.1 hours per week (0.3FTE)
Contract: Fixed Term until July 2028
Salary: Lecturer Scale £35,112.48 - £41,600.00 (Full Time Equivalent) based on qualifications and experience
Do you have a Degree in Forensic Science? Are you able to inspire students? Do you share our passion and commitment to Further and Higher Education?
East Coast College are looking for all the above in our current opportunity for a Lecturer of Forensic Science.
As a Forensic Science Lecturer within a highly experienced and supportive curriculum team, your subject expertise and knowledge will not only help our BTEC students succeed in their qualification, but also your ability to cultivate aspirations will help them identify and navigate their next steps.
Key Needs from You and the Role:
- A degree or higher in Forensic Science
- Ability to engage with students
- Passion and enthusiasm for the subject area and delivery
- Organised and pragmatic approach to administration
- Commitment to Safeguarding
What East Coast College Offers You:
- 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to the campus salons and restaurant
If you share in our commitment to education, then APPLY now, or contact recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information, a conversation, or to receive the application in an accessible format.
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Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.
East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.
Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.
East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.
All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.
We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.
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