Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension

Annual leave

CPD support

On-site facilities

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Health & Social Care Lecturer to join our dedicated team. You will deliver high-quality teaching to Level 1 and Level 2 learners, providing pastoral support and building an inclusive learning environment.

This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week with flexible days. Actual salary for 30 hours is £28,628.45 to £36,140.28 (full-time equivalent £33,787 to £42,766).

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• Strong Health & Social Care subject knowledge.
• Experience embedding Functional Skills English or Maths in teaching.
• Ability to motivate and support learners to reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Health & Social Care programmes.
• Embed English and Maths skills within lessons.
• Act as Programme Tutor and provide pastoral support to a caseload of students.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour and achievement.
• Develop engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress tracking documentation.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and recruitment events.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and support services to enable positive learner outcomes.

Skills

Health & Social Care

English & Maths embedding

Motivate learners

Pastoral support

Curriculum development

Education

Health & Social Care degree

Level 5 teaching qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for careers in the health and social care sector? Doncaster College is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health & Social Care Lecturer to join our dedicated team.

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for careers in the health and social care sector? Doncaster College is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health & Social Care Lecturer to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to Level 1 and Level 2 Health & Social Care learners, supporting them to achieve their qualifications and progress towards their future goals. You will act as a Programme Tutor, providing pastoral support to a designated caseload of students while creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes achievement, attendance and personal development. Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we would welcome applications from individuals with strong subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to supporting learner success.

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week. Working days and hours can be agreed upon with the successful candidate, offering flexibility to support individual circumstances and business needs.

Actual Salary according to 30 hours per week - £28,628.45- £36,140.28 (full time equivalent of £33,787- £42,766)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Health & Social Care programmes.
• Embed English and maths skills within lessons to support student development.
• Act as a Programme Tutor and provide pastoral support to a caseload of students.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.
• Develop engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources that meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate student records, assessment information and progress tracking documentation.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and student recruitment events.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and support services to enable positive learner outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a Health & Social Care related subject.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards achieving one.
• Strong Health & Social Care subject knowledge and understanding of relevant curriculum requirements.
• Experience of embedding Functional Skills English or Maths within teaching and learning.
• Ability to motivate, engage and support learners to achieve their full potential.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• 35 days pro-rata annual leave, 8 bank holidays and up to 8 additional days off during the Christmas closure period.
• Extensive professional development opportunities including CPD days, funded qualifications, internal development support and access to a wide range of learning resources.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, retail benefits platform and healthcare support services.
• On-site facilities including coffee shops, food halls, hair and beauty salons, floristry services and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Health & Social Care Lecturer but you might know this as Health & Social Care Tutor, Further Education Lecturer, Vocational Lecturer, Health Studies Lecturer or Health & Care Teacher.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 17th November 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.