Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years (Variable Hours)

Iris Recruitment; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Iris Recruitment is seeking a Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years in Trowbridge on a flexible, variable-hours basis. Opportunities arise to deliver engaging lessons while supporting learners’ progression and employability. Roles welcome industry professionals transitioning to teaching.

We offer unqualified and qualified hourly rates (£21.13 /h and £25.34 /h) plus holiday pay, with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion and CPD development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or industry experience in Health, Care or Early Years.
• Strong knowledge of your specialist area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Health, Care and Early Years programmes.
• Support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for further study and employment.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Share current industry practice and professional expertise.
• Contribute to positive learner experiences and outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years (Variable Hours)

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you passionate about Health, Care or Early Years and keen to inspire the next generation? Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Early Years Education and Childcare, Health and Social Care, Nursing and Healthcare, Allied Health Professions, Children's Services, Community and Public Health, or related areas.

This is a flexible opportunity for industry professionals, experienced lecturers, and practitioners who would like to contribute to teaching on a variable-hours basis. Opportunities may arise due to curriculum growth, specialist delivery needs, staff absence cover, or project-based work.

What We Offer

Salary

Unqualified: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay

Qualified: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type

Variable Hours

Hours offered as required during term time, subject to curriculum delivery and learner requirements.

Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities

What You'll Do

As part of our Flexible Teaching Pool, you may be asked to:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Health, Care and Early Years programmes.
• Support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for further study and employment.
• Assess student work and provide constructive feedback.
• Share current industry practice and professional expertise.
• Contribute to positive learner experiences and outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or industry experience in Health, Care or Early Years
• Strong knowledge of your specialist area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and equality
• Teaching qualifications are desirable but not essential

Experienced professionals looking to take their first steps into teaching are encouraged to apply, with support and development available.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible teaching opportunities around your existing commitments
• Share your professional expertise with the next generation
• Make a real difference to students' futures
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD

Inspire the next generation of Health, Care & Early Years professionals

If you are an experienced Health, Care or Early Years professional looking for a flexible teaching opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 13/10/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Safer Recruitment

Our client 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: 13th October 2026

Shortlist date: 14th October 2026

Interview date: TBC