Lecturer in Health & Social Care

Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Multiple Positions Available)

Salary: £30,900 - £41,200 per annum (pro-rata)
Employer Pension Contributions - £8,862 - £11,816

Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available.
Terms: Fixed-term.
Location: Positions available at Newcastle & Stafford sites.

Permanent Post
Hours: Part-time, up to 0.8FTE (29.6 hours per week)
Terms: Permanent.
Location: Newcastle.

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.

We are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified individuals with relevant experience to teach Health & Social Care.

Our ideal candidate will be an inspiring lecturer who has a proven record of innovation and a pro-active approach to delivery including Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Health Studies and HNC for Health Care Practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach on Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Health Studies and HNC for Health Care Practice and Level 3 T Level Health.
• Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials

Required Skills and Experience:

• Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Has recent experience in health care sector
• Has an appropriate teaching qualification, support given with this if required
• Ideally has relevant teaching experience (particularly BTEC Health & Social Care at Level 2) within the FE sector
• Is an effective communicator and has good organisational skills.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• 24 hours per week contact time (FTE) over 34 delivery weeks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Lecturer in Health & Social Care, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 22^nd June 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.