Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Lancaster and Morecambe College; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local further education college in Lancaster is seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care to deliver high-quality teaching and assessments. The role involves teaching healthcare subjects, supporting practical skills development, and managing courses from Level 2 to Level 3. Ideal candidates will have relevant vocational experience and a willingness to gain teaching qualifications. The position offers excellent community engagement and support for new teachers.

Benefits

Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Strong staff support services

Qualifications

• Recent vocational experience in health & social care sector.
• Willingness to undertake teaching qualification training.
• Ability to deliver courses from Level 2 to Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess healthcare related subject areas.
• Support development of practical skills in health training ward.
• Act as course manager to specific groups.

Skills

Teaching experience

Vocational experience in health & social care

Knowledge of person-centred care

Clinical practice skills

Education

Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake training

Job description

Lancaster & Morecambe College are seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care and T Level Health who can deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment, and who will provide an excellent learning experience, which ensures high achievement for all students. The main focus of this role will be to teach and assess in healthcare related subject areas such as person-centred care, reflection, clinical practice, assisting with overall care needs, assisting with clinical and therapeutic tasks, and activities to support daily living, as well as topics on physiological illness, and meeting individual needs. You will also need to support the development of practical skills in the health training ward including manual handling, providing nutrition and risk assessment screening tools. You will deliver courses from Level 2 to Level 3 in the Health and Social Care and T Level Health, and act as a course manager to specific groups. You will have relevant recent vocational experience in the health & social care sector and will be teacher qualified or willing to undertake this training. Support and mentoring are provided for those new to teaching.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community's provider of technical, professional and creative education.

Benefits

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);
• Generous leave entitlement (37 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days);
• Cycle to Work scheme;
• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Strong staff support services.