Job Description

Lecturer in Health and Social Care - Huntingdon - Permanent
Role: Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Salary: 23,014 - 33,876 per annum (Pro rata - 30 hours per week)
Full-time equivalent: 28,385 - 41,782 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full year
Hours: 30 hours per week
Application Deadline: 10th October 2025
About the Role
We are seeking an inspirational Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join a dynamic teaching team at a leading Further Education college. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality education while contributing to course development and the expansion of health and social care programmes.
The successful candidate will provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences across a range of health and social care programmes, supporting students to achieve their full potential in this rewarding field.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning Excellence

• Deliver inspirational teaching across health and social care programmes
• Provide teaching and assessment in line with awarding organisation requirements
• Maintain teaching materials on VLE and online platforms
• Prepare comprehensive Schemes of Work and Assessment
• Conduct standardisation, assessment and internal quality assurance
• Work flexible hours including evenings, Saturdays and summer periods

Student Support and Development

• Act as personal tutor, supporting learners with progress monitoring
• Track and review student progress, maintaining accurate records
• Provide regular feedback to students, parents/guardians and employers
• Support work placement elements of programmes

Programme Leadership and Development

• Lead one or more health and social care programmes
• Assist with student recruitment and admissions
• Attend promotional events and contribute to marketing materials
• Participate in course team reviews and curriculum development
• Liaise with external awarding organisation representatives

Professional Development

• Develop and maintain industry links with health and social care professionals
• Engage in continuous professional development in specialist areas
• Stay current with health and social care legislation, policies and best practices

Essential Requirements
Qualifications

• Teaching/Training qualification (or commitment to obtain)
• Relevant Health and Social Care/Health Science qualification (minimum Level 3)
• Maths and English qualifications (minimum Level 2)
• Enhanced DBS with Barred List check (required)

Experience

• Recent and relevant health and social care industry experience
• Previous teaching/lecturing experience in Further Education environment preferred
• Experience in student workplace supervision and support

Skills and Attributes

• Comprehensive knowledge of current Health and Social Care legislation and policies
• Current Health and Safety knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve excellence
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building capabilities
• Well-developed time-management and organisational skills
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
• Clean driving licence

What We Offer

• Competitive salary on Lecturer Scale
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• 42 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Support to achieve formal teaching qualifications where required
• Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives and careers

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established Further Education college committed to providing excellent education and training opportunities. They are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The college actively promotes equality of opportunity and fosters good relations within their diverse community.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Application Deadline: 10th October 2025
For more information about this role, please contact Clarus Education.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lecturer in Health and Social Care, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lecturer in Health and Social Care candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Lecturer in Health and Social Care post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Apply for this Lecturer in Health and Social Care opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Lecturer in Health and Social Care role within 48 hours.
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Lecturer in Health and Social Care - Huntingdon - Permanent
Lecturer in Health and Social Care

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