Lecturer - Health and Social Care

Bedford College Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bedford is seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care. This role involves preparing and delivering courses, guiding students to achieve their potential, and contributing to curriculum development. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in the field. The position offers a competitive salary between £31,930 and £36,878, depending on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for full-time or part-time work.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain teaching qualification if not already held.
• Relevant vocational experience in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and assess courses in Health and Social Care.
• Support and guide student success.
• Develop innovative curriculum and teaching methodologies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Experience with diverse backgrounds

Education

Certificate in Education (or willingness to work towards)

Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3

English and mathematics at GCSE grade A-C

Job description

Overview

Role: Lecturer - Health and Social Care

Location: Bedford Campus

Salary: Between £31,930 and £36,878 DOE and Qualifications

Hours: 37hrs/52 Weeks

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time / Permanent - Part Time / Associate Hours

About the role

We are looking for a Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our Care, Childcare and Counselling department at Bedford Campus. As a Lecturer you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of courses and levels.
• Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential.
• Managing students' learning and providing a high-quality learning experience.
• Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in curriculum development and innovative teaching.
• Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.

About you

• Certificate in Education (or willing to work towards)
• Health and Social Care related qualification at Level 3 and above or equivalent in related subject area
• English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
• Vocational experience in Health and Social care
• Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and work effectively to deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writing

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, including our main Cauldwell Street campus, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Additional information

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest. This vacancy is posted by the Bedford College Group on behalf of the College.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting and checks as part of the recruitment process.

Note

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