Job Description

Job title


Lecturer Healthcare Science - Audiology


Job reference


REQ002783


Date posted


01/07/2025


Application closing date


10/08/2025


Location


Paignton


Salary


17,808.60 to 22,968.60 per annum (pro rata of 29,681 to 38,281)


Package


Plus Excellent Benefits


Contractual hours


22.2


Basis


Fractional


Job category/type


Academic


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Job description

Lecturer in Healthcare Science - Audiology (LEC2783)

Salary: 17,808.60 to 22,968.60 per annum (pro rata of 29,681 to 38,281) Plus Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (0.6 FTE). Part-time, Permanent.

Location: Paignton, Devon

We have an exciting opportunity to join South Devon College as a Lecturer in Healthcare Science - Audiology. As a Healthcare Science lecturer, you will be required to undertake formal scheduled teaching duties as follows: teaching, tutorials, and student assessment as directed and supported by the Programme Co-ordinators and Head of Faculty within the team. You will be required to attend a range of meetings within UCSD, this may include but not be restricted to: Annual Programme Monitoring, Programme Committee Meetings, Subject Assessment Panels.



We are looking for a dynamic individual with an audiological background to enhance our already thriving Audiology provision.



The successful candidate should be occupationally competent with a passion for education and supporting the next generation of hearing aid dispensers and audiologists.



At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.


In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.



The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College&s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.



We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.



Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:


37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days; Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%; Hybrid and flexible working patterns; Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests; Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme); On Site Nursery (Mama Bears); Employee Assistance Programmes; Access to Blue Light Card membership; Discounted travel schemes.




Should you have any further questions relating to the position, please contact Giulio Specchia at antoniospecchia@southdevon.ac.uk.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 10

th

August 2025

Interview Date: Monday 18

th

August 2025

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs.

Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.



Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.



This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.