Health & Social Care Lecturer

Health & Social Care Lecturer – UK Graduate College

Location: Romford, UK

Department: Academic (Teaching)

Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per year

Closing Date:
31 March 2026

Work Type: On-site

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Health & Social Care programmes, ensuring strong student attainment, progression and satisfaction
• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons aligned with awarding body specifications and institutional academic standards
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials that support diverse learning needs
• Assess student work in accordance with awarding body and internal quality assurance requirements
• Provide timely, constructive and developmental feedback that demonstrably supports student progress
• Maintain accurate assessment, attendance and progression records in line with regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Participate in internal verification and standardisation processes, ensuring consistency and rigour in assessment decisions
• Monitor student performance using data to identify underachievement and implement timely interventions
• Contribute to curriculum development to ensure content remains current, industry-relevant and aligned with sector developments
• Support enrichment and employability initiatives, including guest speakers, trips and employer engagement activities
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and foster a positive, respectful and professional learning environment
• Engage in continuous professional development to remain current in both pedagogical practice and Health & Social Care policy and legislation
• Contribute to quality assurance activities, including internal reviews and external awarding body audits
• Undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as reasonably requested by the Head of Department or Senior Leadership Team

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Health & Social Care or a closely related discipline
• Possess (or be willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification appropriate to Further or Higher Education
• Have experience delivering Health & Social Care programmes, ideally including BTEC qualifications
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of assessment and internal verification processes
• Show strong subject knowledge, including awareness of current health and social care legislation and professional standards
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be confident using data to monitor and improve student performance
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion
• Be proactive, adaptable and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

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