Lecturer in Health & Social Care

South and City College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a dedicated Health & Social Care Lecturer to join its faculty. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses, manage student learning programs, and provide academic support. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and a teaching qualification, alongside strong communication skills and experience in classroom management. The role also encompasses monitoring student progress and maintaining high educational standards. Applications are welcome before the 9th of January 2026.

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification is essential to lead classes effectively.
• A degree in Health or Social Care is mandatory for subject knowledge.
• Experience in assessing and supporting students is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Teach various Health & Social Care courses up to Level 3.
• Plan and manage learning programs effectively.
• Monitor student progress and attendance.

Skills

Teaching skills

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Student support

Communication skills

Assessment techniques

Organizational skills

Education

Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE)

Relevant degree in Health or Social Care

Job description

Health & Social Care Lecturer (Full Time)

Closing Date for applications: 9th January 2026. Interviews will be held on: 23rd January 2026.

Job Purpose

The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South & City College Birmingham is to support the College's aims, objectives and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Required to teach on a range of Health & Social Care courses up to Level 3 including T-levels
• Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings)
• Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving and maintaining group size targets and arranging additional support where required.
• Act as a course leader providing learners with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs.
• Carry out the required assessment, which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment, referral for additional support, assign homework and provide timely feedback on the learning experience.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
• Liaise with parents/guardians, schools and other organisations with regards to attendance and achievements, where applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring student progress records are completed in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans and e Tracker to provide course progression, advice and guidance.
• Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality and student behaviour.
• Be responsible for completing and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal Verification and External Verification).
• Be compliant with equality in teaching and learning.
• Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College, which includes lesson observations.
• Ensure In Attendance time is carried out to meet the needs of the students and divisional priorities.
• To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college.
• Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services.
• Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
• Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
• Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
• Staff are personal tutors to groups and are responsible for completing ILPs, monitoring student progress, delivering tutorial programmes, liaising with parents, carers and employers (where applicable), monitoring attendance and punctuality, providing pastoral care, assisting in UCAS application and references and support the election of course student reps.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that is commensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.

The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to it for more detailed information on the role.

About South and City College Birmingham

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

Application Process

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you have any queries not specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to [e-mail].

Safeguarding and Pre-Employment Checks

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.