Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care

GBS UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Lecturer for the BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme. The role involves teaching management-related modules, developing course materials, and providing comprehensive student assessments. Candidates should hold a Master's degree and have prior lecturing experience in the UK higher education sector. The position offers a salary of £51,000 with flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter.
• Experience supervising student work.
• Ability to maintain organized student records.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess student work.
• Develop and improve course materials.
• Engage in staff development activities.
• Understand student support practices.
• Work towards objectives for student progression.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject area

PhD in a relevant area

Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice

Job description

Department: Academic/Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)

Location: Birmingham - On site

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Part-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) - (N.B. sponsorship is not offered for this role)

Our Vision

Changing lives through education.

The Role

We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care programme with our Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU). Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends.

What you'll be doing

As a Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing & Social Care at Global Banking School, you will deliver management related modules in the above areas. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices.

Responsibilities include

• All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials
• Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties
• Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices
• Working towards a range of clearly defined objectives for student attendance, continuation, completion, satisfaction and student progression

About you

• You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area
• You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of relevant subject matter
• You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records
• You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines
• You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• You will be able to work with diverse groups of people

Desirable

• You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• You will have experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more
• discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Testimonial

“GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices.”

- John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.