Job Description

Wiltshire College & University Centre

have an exciting opportunity for a

Lecturer in Health & Early Years

to join our team.

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary:

28,168 - 39,244 per annum, Academic Pay Grade 4 - 13 (dependant on skills, qualifications, and experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Close Date: 9th November 2025

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust, and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around 42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

Lecturer in Health & Early Years - The Role:

We are seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Lecturer in Health & Early Years to join our dedicated team at Wiltshire College & University Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspiring educator who is committed to shaping the next generation of professionals in health, childcare, and early years education.



In this role, you will design, deliver, and assess engaging and inclusive learning experiences across a range of programmes within Health, Early Years, and related disciplines. You will play a key part in ensuring that our students develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in their chosen careers.



Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will contribute to curriculum development, support student progression, and maintain strong links with industry and professional practice to ensure our courses remain relevant and future focused.

Lecturer in Health & Early Years - Key Responsibilities:

Deliver exceptional teaching and assessment across our Health & Early Years programmes. Develop and implement engaging schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment strategies. Support the holistic development of students by addressing their pastoral needs and contributing to enrichment activities. Ensure that teaching resources and practices are aligned with best practice and drive student success. Teach on a range of programmes, including Higher Education courses and Health T Levels.

Lecturer in Health & Early Years - You:

The ideal candidate will:

Hold a relevant degree in Health, Early Years, or a related field. Have proven experience teaching BTEC, A-Level, or Higher Education Early Years qualifications. A strong track record of driving student success and progression. A teaching qualification (or a willingness to work towards one). A dynamic and engaging teaching style that motivates and inspires students.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of Health & Early Years professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Lecturer in Health & Early Years

- Benefits:

Competitive salary 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period Automatic enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Discounts with a wide variety of retailers Free onsite car parking

Lecturer in Health & Early Years - Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.


We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.


To submit your application for this exciting

Lecturer in Health & Early Years

opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

INDLOW

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.


We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.