Hourly Paid Tutor in Health & Social Care

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

CU London was established in 2017 to provide high quality, student centric, career focused higher education. It operates through one of Coventry University’s wholly owned sister companies and is supported by the wider group. CU London has two campuses in London; CU London Dagenham and CU London Greenwich.

This role is based at our CU London (Dagenham) campus RM10 7BN. At Coventry University Group, we focus on innovative, student-centred learning that prepares graduates to make a real difference in the NHS, local authority services, private health provision, third‑sector organisations, and community settings. Our courses blend theoretical foundations with practical application, covering key areas such as health promotion, social policy, leadership in care, empowerment, ethical practice, and contemporary challenges in health and social care delivery.

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Tutor to join our dynamic team in delivering high‑quality teaching on our popular BA (Hons) Health and Social Care programme (and related pathways). This role will join our academic team who are subject specialists focused on delivering student centric education, which is active, social, applied, and inclusive within our vibrant and varied education environment. Within the role you will be responsible for developing your subject and curriculum area ensuring that students receive an exceptional learning experience. This role will play a key role in helping to attract and retain students through cross campus working and co-creation of relevant and modern curriculum.

Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Deliver engaging teaching, learning, and assessment, preparing and enhancing materials for the virtual learning environment.
• Provide high‑quality academic guidance, tutorials, and support to improve student retention, progression, and employability.
• Use innovative, student‑focused approaches that boost engagement, attendance, and overall experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality enhancement, employer engagement, recruitment, and CU London’s external profile.
• Maintain high‑quality programme/module resources to support strong first‑time pass rates and student success.
• Engage in continuous professional development to ensure teaching reflects current health and social care practice.
• Collaborate effectively across CU Group campuses, supporting committees and working groups.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Our Successful Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals with relevant professional experience in health, social care, community work, leadership, or related fields. You will be educated to masters degree level in an appropriate subject, if from a professional background a good honours degree and appropriate professional qualification and/or membership. If you do not already hold a teaching qualification, you will be willing to acquire one. You will have experience of teaching at a FE/HE level or proven ability to be able to teach at this level. You will also be able to demonstrate your experience of supporting student success, with the ability to deliver across a broad curriculum area, demonstrating specialist knowledge and facilitating advance study in your subject area. From your previous roles you will also have knowledge and experience of curriculum design and producing teaching and assessment materials.

Key skills for the role include:

• A proven ability to deliver effective, engaging teaching and assessment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• A dedication to continuous professional development and employer/student-aligned curriculum.

If you are motivated to inspire students and help deliver outstanding health and social care education in a supportive, career‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits including; 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants.

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.