Lecturer in Health & Social Care
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- £23,014-33,876 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £23,014 - £33,876 per annum (Pro rata - 30 hours per week)
Full-time equivalent: £28,385 - £41,782 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full year
Hours: 30 hours per week
Application Deadline: 10th October 2025About the RoleWe are seeking an inspirational Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join a dynamic teaching team at a leading Further Education college. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality education while contributing to course development and the expansion of health and social care programmes.The successful candidate will provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences across a range of health and social care programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential in this rewarding field.Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching and Learning Excellence
- Deliver inspirational teaching across health and social care programmes
- Provide teaching and assessment in line with awarding organisation requirements
- Maintain teaching materials on VLE and online platforms
- Prepare comprehensive Schemes of Work and Assessment
- Conduct standardisation, assessment and internal quality assurance
- Work flexible hours including evenings, Saturdays and summer periods
- Act as personal tutor, supporting learners with progress monitoring
- Track and review student progress, maintaining accurate records
- Provide regular feedback to students, parents/guardians and employers
- Support work placement elements of programmes
- Lead one or more health and social care programmes
- Assist with student recruitment and admissions
- Attend promotional events and contribute to marketing materials
- Participate in course team reviews and curriculum development
- Liaise with external awarding organisation representatives
- Develop and maintain industry links with health and social care professionals
- Engage in continuous professional development in specialist areas
- Stay current with health and social care legislation, policies and best practices
- Teaching/Training qualification (or commitment to obtain)
- Relevant Health and Social Care/Health Science qualification (minimum Level 3)
- Maths and English qualifications (minimum Level 2)
- Enhanced DBS with Barred List check (required)
- Recent and relevant health and social care industry experience
- Previous teaching/lecturing experience in Further Education environment preferred
- Experience in student workplace supervision and support
- Comprehensive knowledge of current Health and Social Care legislation and policies
- Current Health and Safety knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve excellence
- Strong teamwork and relationship-building capabilities
- Well-developed time-management and organisational skills
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
- Clean driving licence
- Competitive salary on Lecturer Scale
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- 42 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Support to achieve formal teaching qualifications where required
- Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives and careers