Job Description
Are you passionate about widening participation and inspiring the next generation of health and social care professionals?
Job role: Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Salary: £39,347 plus £4,000 London Weighting Allowance
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our team at a modern, state-of-the-art campus in East London.
About the Role
As a Lecturer, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and impactful teaching across multiple levels, from Certificate (Level 4) up to Master’s (Level 7). You will be responsible for delivering a range of modules, including Public Health, Epidemiology, Digital Health Promotion, and more.
With three intakes per year (October, February, and June), you will teach a diverse cohort of mature students, many of whom are from inner-city communities. This role requires a compassionate and patient individual who is passionate about supporting student development and widening participation.
As the Health and Social Care lecturer, you will be required to:
* Deliver 16-18 hours of onsite teaching per week across 4 modules (4 hours each), using a variety of engaging teaching methods.
* Provide academic and pastoral support to students, enhancing their learning experience.
* Support other academic functions, including admissions, marking, assessments, and module leadership.
* Work closely with colleagues to promote student success and engagement.
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Public Health, Social Care).
* UK teaching experience in higher education up to level 7, teaching Health and Social Care
* A passion for working with diverse student groups and the ability to adapt your teaching style to meet varying needs.
Benefits include:
* Generous Annual Leave : 47 days total (35 days holiday, 4 university closure days, and 8 bank holidays).
* Pension Scheme : 14.5% employer contribution and 6.1% employee contribution
* Wellbeing & Benefits Platform : Access to a range of benefits tailored to your needs, including an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services.
* Career Development : Opportunities for professional growth and support in gaining further qualifications.
* Health & Wellbeing Support : Occupational health, counselling services, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
* Family-Friendly Policies : Enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave, with options for flexible working.
* Travel Schemes : Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan available.