Lecturer - Health and Social Care

South Thames College; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a qualified Health and Social Care Lecturer to provide part-time teaching. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality education and support for student achievement. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and teaching qualification. The role offers 40 days of annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Health and Social Care within an FE College.
• Proven track record of supporting learners and effective employer engagement.
• Strong understanding of current teaching and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment to maximize student achievement.
• Support curriculum development through employer engagement.
• Reflect on teaching practices for continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant degree in Health and Social Care

Teaching qualification

Job description

Permanent, Part Time (0.6)

21.6 hours per week over 52 weeks a year.

The School of Vocational and Technical Studies (VTS) at South Thames College is seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Social Care Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and tutorial support to students, aiming to maximize achievement and continuous improvement.

This role involves supporting curriculum development through employer engagement and learner skills development. The successful candidate will develop, promote, and sustain innovative strategies for quality improvement. Responsibilities include selecting assessment methods, assessing student work, providing constructive feedback, and reflecting on teaching practices to enhance performance.

Applicants should hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to obtain one), possess a relevant degree in Health and Social Care, and have teaching experience in Health and Social Care within an FE College. A proven track record of supporting learners, setting and reviewing targets, and effective employer engagement is essential.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of current teaching, assessment, and quality assurance frameworks, interdisciplinary skills, and experience. Advanced computer literacy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines are also required.

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2025.

The benefits package includes 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days of Wellbeing leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, subsidized sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme. The benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS, references, online searches, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, serving as one of London's largest post-16 education providers, dedicated to student success.

We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals who can contribute to our mission of helping students achieve and progress.