Aquatic Science Lecturer


Company:	Plumpton College
Salary:	£31,546 to £37,438 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Lewes, BN7 3AE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Plumpton College is a leading provider of land and environmental education in the UK, situated in the heart of the South Downs National Park. We offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses for students of all ages studying from level 1 to Masters degree and across nineteen subject areas including agriculture, animal management, veterinary sciences, horticulture, equine studies, wine, and environmental studies.

Our approach is underpinned by our core values — Professional, Ambitious, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive, and Enterprising — which guide everything we do. We are proud to foster a culture that expects high standards, encourages innovation, and prioritises the learner experience.

About the role:

Are you passionate about aquatic science and inspired by the opportunity to help the next generation develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to thrive in this exciting sector?

Plumpton College is seeking an enthusiastic part-time lecturer to join our land-based further education community. You will bring learning to life across subjects including fish biology, fish health, coarse, game and sea angling, and captive aquatic environments. With access to our specialist fishery and practical learning facilities, you will give students an authentic, hands-on experience that connects classroom learning with industry practice.

You do not need previous lecturing experience. If you have strong industry knowledge, a passion for sharing your expertise and a willingness to work towards a teaching qualification, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help learners turn their enthusiasm for aquatics into meaningful skills, successful careers and a lasting commitment to the sector.

You will

Plan, prepare and deliver highly effective, well-sequenced lessons in forestry and arboriculture

Support learners of all starting points to develop their knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours over time

Adapt teaching, learning and assessment to meet individual learner needs, including those with SEND or requiring additional support

Track learner progress closely, provide timely developmental feedback, and intervene where students are not making expected progress

Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, recruitment activity, open events, and employer engagement

About you

You will bring:

A degree, professional qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area

A teaching qualification appropriate to the level of delivery, or willingness to work towards one

Sector or industry experience and strong specialist knowledge in forestry, arboriculture or a related land-based area

A clear understanding of how learners make progress and how teaching can be adapted to support diverse needs

Excellent communication, IT and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, reflective and solutions-focused approach

You’ll benefit from:

We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and efficiency days (pro rata). The role is eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, including employer contributions and life assurance. Staff also benefit from high‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to support an inclusive working environment.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction, a supported four‑month probationary period, and a strong coaching culture led by in‑house Level 5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing benefits, including eligibility for a TOTUM and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle‑to‑work scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice, discounted Plumpton produce and courses, free onsite parking, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through active EDI and Sustainability committees, regular staff events and social activities throughout the year.

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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