Lecturer in Health and Social Care

• Location: South Wales
• Salary: £33,596 – £51,931 (Academic Salary Scale MG1 to UP3)
• Contract: Full-Time (37 hours per week), Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
• Duration: 01/09/2026 to 25/06/2027

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare professional with a passion for teaching? Or perhaps an experienced educator looking for a rewarding contract within a highly successful department?

We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Health and Care to join a progressive Further Education institution. In this role, you will deliver engaging Health and Social Care modules from Levels 1 to 5, helping to shape the future of the local healthcare workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality Teaching: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging sessions across levels ranging from Entry Level to Level 5.
• Support Learner Progress: Assess, monitor, and track student achievement, utilizing differentiated tasks to ensure an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintain Compliance: Keep accurate records of attendance and progress in line with internal quality assurance and awarding body standards.
• Collaborate: Work alongside the wider divisional and skills teams to support learner development, progression, and overall wellbeing.

What You Will Need (Person Specification)

• Qualifications: A relevant degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in a Health-related area.
• Teaching Credentials: A PGCE / Certificate in Education (Level 5) is highly desirable, though candidates prepared to work towards a teaching qualification will be considered.
• Sector Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of WJEC, City & Guilds, or Agored qualifications, alongside the ability to deliver biology or health-based units.
• Experience: Recent and relevant teaching experience, alongside professional experience working within the Health & Social Care sector.
• Skills: Strong digital competency, excellent communication skills, and a learner-centered approach.
• Compliance: An enhanced DBS check and EWC registration are mandatory requirements for this role.
• Speaking Welsh is highly desirable, though not essential.