Lecturer in Health

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

Professional Development

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre in Salisbury is seeking a Lecturer in Health to inspire and develop learners in health-related programmes. You will plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons, translating clinical practice into practical learning and helping students achieve qualifications.

We welcome both qualified teachers and healthcare professionals; applicants may work towards a teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in health, nursing, or science and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Recent vocational health/clinical experience with current professional registration where applicable.
• Strong teaching or educational delivery ability, with capacity to translate clinical practice into learning.
• Willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification as required by college.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess learning across Health and related programmes.
• Develop learners' knowledge of healthcare practice, anatomy, physiology, safeguarding, infection control, and person-centred care.
• Connect theory with current healthcare practice through clinical insights.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress into employment or further study.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback, and support achievement and retention.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with healthcare employers to strengthen vocational learning and opportunities.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Communication

Student motivation

Curriculum interpretation

Professional clinical knowledge

CPD mindset

Education

Health/nursing/science degree

Job description

Lecturer in Health

Location: Salisbury

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you a passionate health professional who wants to inspire the next generation of healthcare practitioners? Do you enjoy sharing your clinical expertise, developing learners’ practical skills, and helping students gain the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the health sector?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer in Health to join Wiltshire College & University Centre. Whether you are an established lecturer with a recognised teaching qualification or a health professional with experience in educational delivery, training, coaching, mentoring or supporting learners, this is an exciting opportunity to combine your professional healthcare experience with your passion for education.

We welcome applications from qualified teachers as well as experienced healthcare professionals who can demonstrate the ability to share knowledge, develop practical skills and support effective learning. Applicants who do not yet hold a formal teaching qualification will be expected to work towards an appropriate recognised teaching qualification, in line with college requirements.

Ideally, you will have a degree in a relevant health, nursing or science-related discipline, recent vocational experience in a health or clinical setting, and current professional registration where applicable to your discipline.

Join our supportive, learner-focused team and make a meaningful difference to the future of healthcare.

What We Offer

Salary

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 – £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 days paid bank holidays.
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it.
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses.
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active.
• Professional Development – structured CPD, support to develop your teaching expertise, and opportunities to work towards a recognised teaching qualification where applicable.
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers.

A rewarding teaching role where your expertise is valued, your professional development is supported, and your work helps shape future healthcare professionals.

What You’ll Do

Plan, prepare, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Health and related vocational programmes.

Develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of healthcare practice, anatomy and physiology, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, communication, and person-centred care, in line with the curriculum.

Use your clinical expertise to create meaningful learning experiences that connect theory with current healthcare practice.

Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment, apprenticeships, further study, or higher education.

Monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and implement appropriate strategies to support achievement and retention.

Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, safeguarding, health and safety, and learner wellbeing.

Ensure teaching and assessment reflect current healthcare standards, professional expectations, and the needs of employers.

Contribute to curriculum planning, development, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Build positive relationships with healthcare employers and industry partners to strengthen vocational learning and progression opportunities.

Support the development and delivery of T Level programmes, where appropriate, including opportunities to connect classroom learning with industry practice and occupational expectations.

Contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, professionalism, and practical skills.

Share your knowledge and experience through teaching, demonstrations, workshops, training sessions, coaching, mentoring, and other educational activities.

What You’ll Bring

Essential requirements:

• A relevant degree in a health, nursing, or science-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification and relevant professional experience where accepted for the role.
• Recent vocational experience in a health or clinical setting, demonstrating current knowledge and understanding of professional practice.
• Current registration with the relevant professional healthcare regulator, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), where applicable to your professional discipline and the requirements of the post.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to translate clinical and vocational experience into engaging, effective teaching and learning.
• Experience of educational delivery, training, coaching, mentoring, clinical supervision, or supporting others to develop their knowledge and practical skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver learning activities, communicate information clearly, provide constructive feedback, and support learners to achieve their full potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate learners and explain complex health-related concepts clearly.
• A commitment to inclusive teaching, safeguarding, learner success, and maintaining high professional standards.
• A proactive approach to continuing professional development and keeping your subject knowledge current.
• A willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification if you do not already hold the required qualification, in line with college requirements.
• Teaching qualifications: Applicants who hold a recognised teaching qualification at Level 4 or above, such as a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, PGCE, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants without a formal teaching qualification are also welcome if they have relevant experience in educational delivery, training, coaching, mentoring, workplace learning, clinical education, or supporting learners and colleagues to develop their skills.

Desirable:

• Experience of teaching or supporting T Level Health programmes.
• Knowledge of T Level assessment requirements, occupational standards, and industry placement expectations.
• Experience of working with healthcare employers to develop industry-relevant learning opportunities.
• Experience of contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement, and effective assessment practices.
• Experience of delivering training or supporting learning within further education, higher education, apprenticeships, or workplace settings.

Why Join Us?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

A healthier work-life balance.

A stable and respected career in education.

The opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with your passion for teaching and developing others.

The opportunity to gain a recognised teaching qualification and develop your career in education, where applicable.

The chance to prepare learners for rewarding careers across the healthcare sector.

Opportunities to contribute to the development of vocational and T Level education.

A meaningful role where you can inspire confidence, develop professional skills, and help shape the next generation of healthcare practitioners.

Your experience matters. You do not need to be an established lecturer to make a valuable contribution. If you have relevant healthcare experience, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and have experience supporting learning or delivering training, we would love to hear from you.

Share your expertise, inspire future professionals, and help learners develop the skills and confidence to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 1st November 2026

Shortlist date: 2nd November 2026

Interview date: TBC