HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care

This is an exciting opportunity to combine programme leadership, teaching and student support within a growing Higher Education environment. You will play a key role in ensuring an outstanding student experience, maintaining high academic standards and driving continuous improvement across the programme. Working closely with colleagues, university partners and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of innovative learning opportunities and help strengthen our Higher Education provision.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in social work and/or health, alongside a commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential. This is a Group role and you will be expected to travel between both sites
- Doncaster and Scunthorpe,

• Lead curriculum planning and development within the programme area.
• Manage and coordinate the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme, ensuring its smooth and effective operation.
• Lead programme team meetings and relevant departmental committees.
• Produce annual programme reports and analyse student achievement and performance data.
• Deliver high-quality Higher Education teaching and assessment.
• Provide personal academic support and tutoring to students.
• Support programme timetabling and resource planning.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with university partners, external examiners and industry stakeholders.
• Support student recruitment, induction, engagement and promotional activities.
• Participate in examination boards, subject-based committees and scholarly activity.
• Degree in a relevant Health and Social Care-related subject.
• Extensive experience within the Health and Social Care sector.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of leading programmes within Higher Education.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and student success.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Health and Social Care professionals in Higher Education? DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced and motivated HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care to lead and deliver our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care top-up programme across University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) and University Campus Doncaster (UCDon).

Teaching

Qualifications:

Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment.

This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing CPD. At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment:
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work:
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 23rd October 2026

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach.

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