Job Description

The Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Lecturer in Mental Health to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future workforce within the health and social care sector, delivering high-quality education and inspiring the next generation of mental health practitioners.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

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


Delivering inclusive, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across Mental Health programmes. Supporting curriculum design, development, and innovation in both face-to-face and digital pedagogies. Providing academic and pastoral support to ensure excellent student retention, achievement, and progression. Engaging in professional practice, research, and scholarly activity to enhance teaching and contribute to the wider academic community. Supporting course operations and participating in student recruitment activities such as interviews, Open Days, and curriculum events.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you'll be part of a dynamic, inclusive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and professional development. Whether you're shaping innovative curriculum design or mentoring future mental health professionals, your expertise will directly impact student success and support the growth of the wider health and care 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!

How we support you

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we're committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

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

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

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B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College's policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.



All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator



For further information on DBS, please click here



If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk.

Job Type

Fixed-Term

Curriculum / Service Area

Health, Education and Science

Campus / Location

Various

Hours per week

12

Part-Year?

Yes

Post scale

Lecturer 1

Post Scale Range (FTE)

31,023 - 35,976

Closing Date

08/12/2025