Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Variable Hours)

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a Lecturer in Health & Social Care on a variable hours basis in Chippenham. This role involves teaching and assessing students while developing engaging lesson plans that cater to health care topics.

The college encourages applications from health and social care professionals, as well as those with teaching qualifications. With a focus on flexibility and professional development, this position aims to inspire the next generation of health and

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant experience in Health & Social Care or related subjects.
• Relevant industry, professional, or teaching experience.
• Good knowledge of the health and social care sector and current developments.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students studying Health & Social Care programmes.
• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies that support learner achievement.
• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health and social care knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher in Health & Social Care

Job description

Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Variable Hours)

Location: Chippenham

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

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help students develop the knowledge, confidence, practical skills, and professional behaviours they need to progress into careers across the health and social care sector or further study.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in Further Education (FE), nursing, social work, childcare, health and community services, care settings, NHS services, residential care, mental health, public health, or related sectors. If you're passionate about health and social care and want to share your professional expertise, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a Variable Hours position, with teaching hours dependent on curriculum delivery.

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 student recruitment.

Outstanding 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


• Additional perks including discounted meals and local attraction offers

A flexible and rewarding opportunity to inspire future health and social care professionals.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess students studying Health & Social Care programmes


• Deliver engaging lessons covering health, social care, wellbeing, human development, safeguarding, and professional practice


• Develop lesson plans and assessment strategies that support learner achievement


• Bring professional knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom


• Support enrichment activities, work experience, educational visits, competitions, and employer engagement


• Keep learning current with developments in health, social care, legislation, policy, equality, safeguarding, and professional practice


• Provide pastoral support and contribute to enrolment and induction


• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, and professional practice


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding learner experience

What You'll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification or higher and/or significant experience in Health & Social Care, Nursing, Social Work, Childcare, Health Studies, or a related subject


• Relevant industry, professional, or teaching experience


• Good knowledge of the health and social care sector and current developments


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• A passion for helping learners develop and achieve their career ambitions


• Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential—we welcome experienced health and social care professionals looking to move into education

Why Become a Lecturer?

• Flexibility to balance teaching with professional or personal commitments


• The opportunity to inspire future health and social care professionals


• A rewarding role without the commitment of full-time hours


• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development


• The chance to share your expertise and make a lasting difference to students

Closing Date: 04/10/26

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.