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Lecturer and Programme Lead: Health (Science Lead)

Sunderland Full-Time 26100 - 34800 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead and teach Health programmes, inspiring students in a collaborative environment.
Company: Join Sunderland College, a top provider of post-16 education with a vibrant student community.
Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, flexible working, and extensive wellbeing support.
Why this job: Be part of an innovative team with cutting-edge resources and a focus on student success.
Qualifications: Degree in a relevant subject; teaching experience preferred but not essential.
Other info: Opportunity for professional development and a supportive workplace culture.

The predicted salary is between 26100 - 34800 £ per year.

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Lecturer and Programme Lead: Health (Science Lead)

Health & Social Care

Location: Sunderland
Salary: £30,168 to £39,338 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 15 August 2025
Reference: 0580-25

About The College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas – Ofsted-Report-Outstanding

Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

About The Candidate

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a passionate teaching specialist, or experienced health and care professional wanting to move into teaching to join our ambitious department at Sunderland College. The successful candidate will work in a thriving Health and Care team, which currently delivers a curriculum spanning Level 1 to HE and includes T-Level Health and adult provision.

This is an exciting time for the Health and Care team with planned growth and following significant investment in resources last academic year (including our impressive health hub) we now have a cutting-edge immersive environment for our T level delivery, which includes a 360-degree immersive visualisation ‘dome’ to allow our students to train in virtual reality environments.

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic specialists with excellent pedagogical skills and industry knowledge or experience. We would very much welcome nursing practitioners who have a wealth of industry experience, who would be supported by us to move into teaching.

About The Role

You will be a key member of a collaborative team that focusses on providing excellent learner experiences through the quality of our teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidates will have a passion for Health and social care and a keen desire to deliver key concepts innovatively to inspire our learners to have lifelong careers in this growing sector.

Applicants should have an appropriate related degree (or equivalent), together with experience of working within the sector. Those without a teaching qualification will need to be willing to work towards this. Within the personal statement, provide practical examples of how you fulfil the person specification.

Role Responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery & Support: Prepare and deliver session plans, resources, and differentiated teaching strategies, using ILT and providing academic support to students.
Assessment & Feedback: Prepare students for assessments, mark and provide feedback, maintain assessment records, and ensure quality assurance in line with guidelines.
Student Learning Support: Provide academic and personal development support, monitor student progress, attendance, and behavior, and liaise with parents and employers as needed.
Record Keeping & Quality Assurance: Maintain course records, participate in quality assurance processes, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Professional Development & Safeguarding: Engage in continuing professional development, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, and adhere to Health and Safety policies.
Curriculum Development & Evaluation: Contribute to curriculum development, review and evaluate course content, and collaborate on improvements and planning documentation.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subject

Essential Skills & Experience

Recent experience of working in the sector
Teaching experience is preferred but current practitioners who have had no previous teaching experience will be supported to retrain

What’s in it for you?

Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.

Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% – 23.68%)
Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
Free parking on most campuses.

Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

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