Lecturer - Health and Social Care

Permanent, Part Time (0.6)

21.6 hours per week over 52 weeks a year.

The School of Vocational and Technical Studies (VTS) at South Thames College is seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Social Care Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and tutorial support to students, aiming to maximize achievement and continuous improvement.

You will support curriculum development through employer engagement and learner skills development. Your role includes developing, initiating, promoting, and maintaining innovative and quality improvement strategies. You will select appropriate assessment methods, assess student work and progress against set criteria, and provide constructive feedback. Reflecting on teaching design and delivery, as well as analyzing feedback, will be essential to enhance performance.

We seek candidates who hold a teaching qualification (or are willing to obtain one), possess a relevant degree in Health and Social Care, and have teaching experience in Health and Social Care within an FE College. A proven track record in tutoring, supporting learners, and setting and reviewing targets is essential. You should demonstrate outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment skills, along with effective employer engagement in curriculum design and delivery.

You should have a solid understanding of current frameworks for teaching, learning, assessment, and quality assurance, with interdisciplinary skills and experience. Advanced computer literacy and proficiency with office software are required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines are also necessary.

Closing date for applications is 28th July 2025.

The benefits package includes 40 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days of Wellbeing leave, a competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidized sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a salary sacrifice cycle scheme. The benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including an enhanced DBS check, references, online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships, in accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged in August 2017. As one of London's largest providers of post-16 education, we are dedicated to student success and community contribution. We seek hardworking, collaborative individuals to join our team and help our students achieve and progress.