Health & Social Care Lecturer

Teacheractive Limited; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable teaching supply agency in the UK is seeking a lecturer with a health background to teach Health and Social Care programmes. The candidate should possess relevant teaching qualifications and experience in the Health sector. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching and potentially leading courses. The position offers competitive benefits and support in finding suitable roles across various educational institutions.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Regular supply work

Long-term role potential

Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and assessing Health and Social Care programmes.
• Occupational competency in Health Science subjects.
• Willing to undertake a full L5 Diploma in Education and Training if only L3 qualified.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Undertake tutorial duties.
• May serve as a course leader for programmes.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Health and Social Care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to create an inclusive learning environment

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications

Full teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLS)

Job description

Overview

The Department is looking to recruit a lecturer with a health background to teach across our L2 and L3 Health and Social Care programmes including the new T-level in Health Science planned for 2026. The main responsibility of this role will be to provide high quality teaching, learning and assessment in addition to undertaking associated tutorial duties. The successful candidate may also be a course leader for one or more programmes.

What we are looking for in our role

The ideal applicant will have experience in teaching and assessing Health and Social Care programmes or Health Science subjects with relevant occupational competency and experience working in the Health sector.

Inspirational Teaching

• Strong subject knowledge and passion for Health and Social Care
• Ability to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Creativity in lesson planning and delivery
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development

Effective Personal Tutor

• Empathy and understanding of student needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding and student welfare policies
• Ability to provide academic and personal guidance, fostering student well-being

Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications or industry experience with a full teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLS) is required for the role. Applicants with a L3 teaching qualification who are willing to undertake a full L5 Diploma in Education and Training will be considered.

Benefits

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

Join Us

To register your interest please apply through this advert or call 0121 200 3224 or email [e-mail] and we will be in touch to have an informal chat and to see how we can support you.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.