Healthcare Play Specialist Lecturer

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site gym

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Walk from Ewell East Station

Job summary

Nescot is seeking a capable educator to lead Healthcare Play Specialism programmes within Foundation Degree and Degree Apprenticeship pathways. The role focuses on delivering and administering the curriculum to meet student, awarding body, and SoHPS standards.

Applicants should hold a Level 6 qualification in a related subject, be a qualified Healthcare Play Specialist with SOHPS registration, and bring formal teaching and assessment experience.

Qualifications

• A Level 6 qualification in a related subject.
• Qualified Healthcare Play Specialist with current SOHPS registration.
• Relevant formal teaching and assessment experience on Level 5 Healthcare Play Specialism courses or related programmes.
• Growth and development of relationships with external student mentors and Apprenticeship teams.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to undertake training (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning on the Foundation Degree & Degree Apprenticeship pathways in Healthcare Play Specialism.
• Administer and deliver the curriculum to meet needs of students, the awarding body, and SoHPS.
• Ensure the programme of study is updated at the start of each academic year including timetabling, scheme of work, module assessments, and portfolio reviews.

Skills

Teaching experience

Stakeholder engagement

SOHPS registration

Education

Level 6 qualification in a related subject

Qualified Healthcare Play Specialist

Teaching qualification or willingness to train (PGCE/Cert Ed)

Job description

What we are looking for:

• A Level 6 qualification in a related subject
• Highly desirable to be a qualified Healthcare Play Specialist and to hold current professional registration with SOHPS
• Relevant formal teaching and assessment experience on Level 5 Healthcare play specialism course or related programme.
• Grow and development relationships with external student mentors and Apprenticeship teams
• A recognised teaching qualification or the ability and willingness to undertake training, e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed or other equivalent to the appropriate level.

Duties/responsibilities:

• To facilitate student learning on the Foundation Degree & Degree Apprenticeship pathways in Healthcare Play Specialism
• To be involved in administering and delivering the curriculum of the learning programme to meet the needs of the students, the awarding body, and SoHPS.
• To ensure students receive the programme of study at the beginning of each academic year revised and updated as required. Covering items such as timetabling, scheme of work, details of module assessment, course handbooks, portfolio reviews and assessment/assignment requirements

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”. At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date: 29thSeptember 2026 (we reserve the right to interview during this time and to close the advert early if a successful candidate is appointed)

Interview date: 16thSeptember 2026 for early applications