Health and Social Care Lecturer

Overview

Doncaster College is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Lecturer to join our Health and Social Care team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting learners to achieve their potential, and contributing to the continued development of our curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to outstanding teaching practice, enjoys working collaboratively, and is keen to make a positive impact on students preparing for careers in the sector.

Salary and Hours

Actual Salary: £21,414.29- £27,105.21 (Pro rata of £33,787- £42,766). Working hours: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday – 8:30am to 5:00pm).

Essential Criteria

• A relevant degree in Health and Social Care.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience or knowledge of working within a Health and Social Care setting.
• Ability to motivate learners and manage behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching across a range of Health and Social Care programmes.
• Provide high-quality learning experiences that support student progress towards successful completion.
• Use innovative and creative teaching approaches, including new and emerging technologies.
• Maintain accurate records, including registers, assessments, eILPs and progress tracking documentation.
• Support course management activities, including planning, quality assurance and standardisation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, student support teams, and—when appropriate—parents/carers.
• Contribute to safeguarding, equality, diversity and health and safety across the curriculum area.
• Participate in meetings, open events, promotional activities and flexible working where required.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date – 22nd February 2026; Shortlisting date – 23rd February 2026; Interview date – 3rd March 2026.

Interested? To find out more or discuss the role further, please contact: staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

We welcome applications from passionate educators—whether experienced lecturers or skilled practitioners looking to move into teaching.

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities. These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition — To achieve the highest standards.

Support — A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership — Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation — We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility — We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality — We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.