Lecturer - Health & Care Management Foundation Degree (FdSc)

Arden University; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Camden Town is looking for a Lecturer to join their Department of Foundation Degrees. This role involves delivering lectures, supporting module development, and providing academic advice to students. The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in a relevant field and a recognized teaching qualification, with the ability to empathize and positively impact student outcomes. Excellent benefits including 30 days holiday and a pension plan are offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Free course for self and family

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Possess a recognized HE Teaching Qualification.
• Show experience in teaching within this subject area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures for blended students.
• Oversee assessment marking and provide quality feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning.

Skills

Teaching Health and academic skills

Empathy towards students

Commitment to CPD activities

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Health-related subject

Recognized HE Teaching Qualification or Advanced HE Fellowship

Job description

We are currently looking for a Lecturer to join the newly established Department of Foundation Degrees in the Centre for Academic Persistence to support the delivery of our Health & Care FdSc at each campus. Teaching will be a maximum of 16‑20 hours per week, with academic support including office hours, tutorials, and facilitating the cover rota on campus. You will also support module development during the first two years of your role and may have opportunities to become a Module Leader.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and dynamic lectures both face‑to‑face for our blended students.
• Take on module leadership, ensuring consistent quality and development of learning materials and schemes of work.
• Oversee assessment marking, create authentic assessments, and provide high‑quality feedback.
• Lead or support the creation of new programmes and refresh existing ones to align with industry trends and employer requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide academic advice and support to students.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods, student support, and assessment.
• Assist with student orientation weeks (online) and face‑to‑face in campus.
• Support students with their assessments including 1‑1s, group tutorials and scaffolded assessment feedback sessions.
• Assist students by providing reminders and tracking those at risk of non‑submission via phone calls, online 1‑1 tutorials and face‑to‑face assessment tutorials.
• Work closely to develop our assessment and resit clinics.
• Develop and create interactive videos, podcasts and activities that can be shared on our VLE and in‑class activities.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in a subject relevant to the teaching area (Health, Health Management, or Health and Social Care).
• Possess a recognised HE Teaching Qualification and/or Advanced HE Fellowship at FHEA/SFHEA level, or demonstrate commitment to attain this recognition within 12 months of appointment.
• Evidence CPD activities that show commitment to enhancing knowledge and teaching capability, including practical teaching methods and techniques.
• Show experience in teaching Health and academic skills within this subject area.
• Exhibit a positive and empathetic attitude towards student issues, ensuring positive student outcomes.
• Be able to work at least 3‑4 days a week on our London Stratford campus, with one day working from home; flexibility to work 5 days on campus as required.

Working Conditions

The role requires a presence of at least 3‑4 days a week on our London Stratford campus and one day working from home. You may be required to be on campus five days a week in some cases, based on teaching and meeting requirements. Hybrid working arrangements are a non‑contractual benefit and may change during your employment.

About Arden University

Arden University is an aspirational, multi‑award‑winning institution delivering rapid growth and innovative digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone everywhere can access higher education. In September 2025 we are launching our new Foundation Degrees (two programmes) with an anticipated intake of approximately 400 students per intake across multiple campuses. These vocational, work‑based programmes support widening participation and disadvantaged student groups, bridging the gap between education and employment.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus other excellent benefits
• Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education