Job Description

The Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our dynamic team. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of the health and social care sector by inspiring and preparing the next generation of professionals.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

As a key member of the team, your role will encompass:


Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across Health and Social Care programmes. Supporting curriculum design and development, integrating both face-to-face and digital pedagogies. Providing academic and pastoral support to ensure excellent student retention, achievement, and progression. Contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives and curriculum innovation. Supporting student recruitment through activities such as interviews, Initial Advice and Guidance (IAG), Open Days, and curriculum events. Engaging in professional development, research, and scholarly activity to inform practice and enrich the academic community.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you'll be part of a vibrant and inclusive academic community committed to delivering excellence in teaching, learning, and professional growth. Whether you're designing innovative curricula or mentoring future health and social care professionals, your expertise will have a lasting impact on the success of our students and the future of the sector.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this opportunity excites you, please apply as soon as possible.

Want to Know More?

We'd love to hear from you! For more information about this exciting role, please contact Anna Turner, Curriculum Manager, on 01253 352352 or anna.turner@blackpool.ac.uk


Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 14th July.

Rewards and Benefits

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Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified(TM)


Enhanced leave allowance of

50 days

(full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: + Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) -

28.68%

employer contribution
+ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) -

15.4%

employer contribution

Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. 1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: + Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
+ Occupational Health
+ FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
+ FREE eye tests
+ Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
+ FREE healthy breakfast
+ Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
+ Health and beauty salon
+ Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)

Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks



B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process


B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here


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Job Type

Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area

Health, Education and Science

Campus / Location

Bispham

Hours per week

37

Part-Year?

No

Post scale

Lecturer 1

Post Scale Range (FTE)

31,023 - 35,976

Closing Date

07/07/2025