Health And Social Care Teacher

I am working with a Further Education College in Lancashire who are looking for a Health and Social Care Lecturer to help them on a Temporary basis

Job Description

Post Title: Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Reports to: Head of Department / Programme Manager
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Hourly Pay: 28-30 per hour

Essential

• Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or a related discipline.

• Teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or willingness to work towards one).

• Recent and relevant industry/professional experience in the health and social care sector.

• Experience of teaching, training, or mentoring in an educational or workplace setting.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire learners.

• Commitment to inclusive practice and supporting diverse learner needs.

• DBS Processed in the last 3 months or on the Update Service

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Health and Social Care programmes, ensuring students are engaged, supported, and able to achieve their full potential. The post holder will contribute to curriculum development, pastoral support, and the overall success of the department in preparing students for further study or employment in the health and social care sector.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across a range of Health and Social Care courses (e.g., BTEC, T-Level, Access, Foundation Degree, or equivalent).

• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of learners.

• Assess, mark and provide constructive feedback on student work in line with awarding body requirements.

• Support learners in developing academic, vocational and employability skills relevant to the health and social care sector.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the curriculum, ensuring it remains current and industry-relevant.

Student Support

• Act as a personal tutor, providing pastoral and academic guidance to learners.

• Monitor student progress, attendance and achievement, implementing support strategies where needed.

• Motivate and inspire learners to achieve their goals and progress to higher education or employment.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all teaching, learning and assessment practices comply with awarding body standards and internal quality assurance procedures.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and achievement.

• Contribute to self-assessment reports and departmental reviews to support quality improvement.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the health and social care sector and educational practices.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers, and external stakeholders to enhance learner experiences.

• Participate in team meetings, standardisation activities, open events and other college-wide initiatives.

Desirable

• Assessor and/or internal verifier qualifications.

• Experience delivering a range of awarding body qualifications (e.g., Pearson, City & Guilds, NCFE, T-Level).

• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety requirements in an educational context.

• Evidence of innovative teaching practice and use of digital learning tools.