Study Programme Lead - Health, Social Care & Early Years

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Hours per week: 37

Weeks per annum: 52

Working pattern:
Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Location:

Witney Campus

Expected

Start Date:

August 2026

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Health, Care & Early Years workforce? Abingdon & Witney College is seeking an experienced and inspiring Study Programme Lead to join our highly regarded Health & Social Care team.

You’ll play a key role in leading and delivering outstanding teaching, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for successful careers across the health, care and early years sectors.

Our department offers a supportive, inclusive learning environment with excellent industry links, meaningful work placement opportunities, and access to specialist facilities, including dedicated nursing rooms. Learners benefit from real-world experiences that prepare them for progression into employment or higher education.

As Study Programme Lead, you will be responsible for the effective delivery, coordination, and development of Health, Social Care, and Early Years programmes while also teaching across relevant courses.

• Leading the planning, delivery, and quality assurance in Health, Social Care, and Early Years programmes.
• Teaching engaging and inclusive lessons across Health, Social Care, and Early Years programmes.
• Supporting learners through practical training, work placements, and professional development.
• Embedding safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice into all aspects of delivery.
• Providing tutorial and pastoral support to learners.
• Monitoring learner progress and supporting achievement and progression.
• Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with employers, colleagues, and external partners to enhance learner outcomes.

• Passion for Health, Social Care, and Early Years education.
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Qualified Teacher Status, or willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in literacy and numeracy.
• Experience teaching Health, Social Care, and Early Years or a related curriculum area.
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.
• Ability to engage and support diverse learner groups.

• Assessor and/or Verifier qualification.
• Experience teaching within a post‑16 or Further Education setting.
• Strong links with health, social care, or early years employers.

Health, Care and Early Years is a thriving and growing department with excellent employer links and progression routes for learners into nursing, childcare, care work, and further study. You’ll be joining a supportive team committed to making a difference in communities across Oxfordshire.

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years.

Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from…