MGL Health & Social Care part time 50%

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a part-time Health & Social Care Lecturer. The role involves teaching students up to Level 3, managing learning programmes, and providing support to enhance their educational experience. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience in Health & Social Care. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and want to make a positive impact on students' learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a relevant teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience in the field of Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Ability to provide support to students on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

• Teach on Health & Social Care courses up to Level 3.
• Manage learning programmes and student assessments.
• Provide academic support to learners.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student support

Classroom management

Pastoral care

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Experience in Health & Social Care

Job description

Health & Social Care Lecturer (Part Time 50%)

Closing Date for applications is: 9th January 2026

Interview dates will be held on: 23rd January 2026

Aims of Job / 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 (including 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 learner 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 economic 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.

Further Details and How to Apply

To apply, please click onto 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 [emailprotected].

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect 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), qualifications (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.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which 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.

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

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

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.