Lecturer in Nursing (Maternity Cover) - Teaching & Scholarship

1000scholars; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

London South Bank University invites applications for a full-time, maternity-cover Lecturer in Children’s Nursing, starting December 2026 for 1 year. You must be an NMC-registered Children's Nurse with a relevant honours degree and a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Applicants should hold Fellow­ship HEA or equivalent, a PG Cert or equivalent, and demonstrate a track record of enhancing teaching quality, student satisfaction and employability with reflective

Qualifications

• Be an NMC registrant as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism.
• Have a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism, or equivalent professional/industry experience.
• Hold a Fellowship HEA (or equivalent of professional bodies).
• PG Cert or equivalent.
• Track record of positively enhancing teaching quality, student satisfaction, retention, progression, employability and enterprise.
• Evidence of a reflective and thoughtful approach to pedagogy.

Skills

NMC registration

Fellowship HEA

Teaching quality

Reflective pedagogy

Education

Honours degree in a relevant subject

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject

PG Cert or equivalent

Job description

About Us London South Bank University is a modern, dynamic university with a long history of leading the way in applied education and practice-led learning. With over 17,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 130 countries, we work together to foster the development of graduates, ready to address business and societal challenges. Our fantastic campus in central London is based around the historic, vibrant, and unique Elephant and Castle in the best student city in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2023).

The University forms a central part of the LSBU Group, London’s first integrated tertiary education group. Comprising London South Bank University, LSBU Education Limited, South Bank Colleges, and South Bank Academies, we continue to lead the way on learner‑centred, skills‑focused education. Connectivity lies at the heart of all we do, and together we form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers – united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.

Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders. Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for us – Turning passion into purpose

Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to knowledge, and contribute their skills to society.

To achieve this, we need people with courage and imagination, those who share our vision and values; who bring ideas that enrich learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and want to make a positive difference.

At LSBU Group, you’ll join a vibrant, purpose‑led, people‑centred and genuinely diverse culture.

The role

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for a full‑time, Maternity Cover Lecturer in Children’s Nursing (Starting in December 2026 for 1‑year Maternity Cover).

• Be an NMC registrant as a Registered Children’s Nurse.
• Have a good honours degree in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism.
• Have a post graduate qualification in a relevant subject with an appropriate subject specialism, or equivalent professional/industry experience.
• Hold a Fellowship HEA (or equivalent of professional bodies).
• PG Cert or equivalent.
• Track record of positively enhancing teaching quality, student satisfaction, retention, progression, employability and enterprise.
• Evidence of a reflective and thoughtful approach to pedagogy.

Benefits

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification and applicant guidance are in the candidate pack;

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need.

The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

The closing date: 26/10/2026.

Interview/assessment: 16/11/2026.

£43,615 to £51,025 per annum, inclusive of £4,055 London weighting.