Lecturer Health & Social Care

Vance Street Capital; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a passionate and qualified Lecturer in Health & Social Care to teach diverse courses. The ideal candidate will possess excellent teaching skills, a relevant degree, and a willingness to innovate in the classroom. Strong planning and organizational skills, alongside enthusiasm for student success, are essential. The position includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

40 days of annual leave plus additional days over Christmas/New Year

5 wellbeing days

Comprehensive pension scheme

Subsidized sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Health & Social Care required.
• Teaching qualification is essential or to be obtained.
• Demonstrated recent professional development in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses within Health & Social Care curriculum.
• Design engaging coursework and assessment methods.
• Participate in internal and external verification.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification in Health & Social Care

Teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a Lecturer to teach courses across various levels and serve as a personal tutor for Health & Social Care students.

This role is within the Health & Social Care curriculum area, covering a wide range of levels including Level 2 & 3 BTEC, T-Level, and Level 4 & 5 HNC/D. The Lecturer may also teach Uniformed Services and Sport courses.

The successful candidate will teach coursework-based courses, designing engaging assignments using diverse assessment methods to motivate learners. Adherence to schemes of work, assessment schedules, and student monitoring procedures is essential to ensure students meet and exceed target grades. The role also involves internal verification activities and participating in external verification processes.

Applicants should hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in Health & Social Care, possess a teaching qualification (or be willing to obtain one), and demonstrate excellent teaching skills in these programmes. Industry experience in Health & Social Care, awareness of academic quality standards, and recent professional development are also required.

We seek a candidate with energy, enthusiasm, and passion for education, capable of integrating new technologies into teaching and open to innovative ideas. Strong planning, organizational, and administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines are important.

The successful candidate will be eligible for salary increases based on annual cost of living reviews in the new academic year.

Closing date for applications: 30th June 2025.

The benefits include 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 wellbeing days, a comprehensive pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidized sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

We promote equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, or civil partnership.

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

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, formed in 2017. As one of London’s largest post-16 education providers, we are dedicated to student success and community contribution. We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to join our team and support student achievement.