Health & Social Care Lecturer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health & Social Care Lecturer to join their Professional Service Industries Department. This role involves teaching engaging Level 1 and Level 2 programs and developing a new T Level course starting in September 2025. Collaborating with the Director of Learning, you will ensure smooth operations while enhancing the student experience. The position offers a dynamic environment with state-of-the-art facilities and competitive benefits, including pension schemes and gym access. If you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive setting and are eager to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to fully equipped gym

Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Health and Social Care in further education.
• Background in relevant subject area and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop learning programs and maintain student records.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure positive student experiences.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Assessment and Verification

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 4 teaching qualification

Job description

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Health & Social Care Lecturer to join our Professional Service Industries Department.

In this exciting role, you will play a key part in our new T Level course (commencing September 2025) and also teach our engaging Level 1 and Level 2 Health and Social Care programs. Your focus will include areas such as Access to Nursing, Skills for Working in the Healthcare Sector, and Access to Medical Science.

Collaborating closely with the Director of Learning and Programme Manager, you will oversee the smooth daily operations of the department, ensuring a positive student experience for all learners. Your responsibilities will include teaching and learning, Internal Verification, planning for the upcoming T level course, working with employers, and tracking and monitoring of learners.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop learning programs for student groups
2. Serve as a course or subject leader
3. Maintain accurate records of student achievements, retention, and attendance
4. Contribute to interview events, open days, and similar activities as needed
5. Support positive career pathways for all learners

The successful candidate must have:

1. A Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, Science, or a related field
2. A Level 4 or equivalent teaching qualification
3. Experience with the relevant subject curriculum in further education
4. A background in working within the relevant subject area
5. A background in teaching the Health and Social Care T Level

We may also be able to consider candidates with relevant training experience, to train up in internally and support with a teaching qualification.

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward-thinking, friendly, fast-paced, changing environment with state-of-the-art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such as a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking, and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing date: Monday 28^th of April 2025*

*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.