Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group

Associate Teacher of Biology [Ref: WC3367]

£26.85 - £41.87 per hour

Variable hours - approx. 8 hours per week, up to 33 weeks per year

This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to £6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Associate Teacher of Biology to join our busy and flourishing STEM department.  As our Associate Lecturer, you may teach across the AQA Biology A Level and the OCR Human Biology AAQ, and the ability to teach Environmental Science would be beneficial.

You’ll join a team of specialist Biology teachers, with a strong culture of collaboration and collaborative practice. Ably supported by a dedicated Biology Technician, our commitment is to deliver innovative lessons with a strong emphasis on building practical skills, with enrichment that will develop our students’ knowledge and understanding beyond a standard curriculum. This is a fast-paced, effective and dynamic department which would suit a teacher who welcomes a challenge and is open to new ideas and technologies. 

Set in a fantastic 18-acre parkland campus, Worthing College provides a friendly and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

You will be joining a friendly, collaborative team of committed professionals who go the extra mile and love what they do. If this sounds like you, we are excited to hear from you!

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Teachers Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including ‘back to industry’ days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Looking to get into teaching? We are always looking for people from industry to get into teaching so don’t worry if you have never worked in education before.  We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options. View the full pathway into teaching at the Chichester College Group here: .

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

Closing date:         20 April 2026

Interview date:      27 April 2026

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We are an equal opportunities employer.