Associate Lecturer/ Lecturer Health and Social Care in Birmingham

Organization: Elizabeth School of London

Position: Associate Lecturer/ Lecturer Health and Social Care

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9AM-5PM (weekend flexibility required)

Salary Range: £26,000-43,500 Per Annum

Requirement: Full right to work in the UK

Location: On-site, Birmingham (Apsley House), UK

***Please note that ESL does not provide visa sponsorship***

About the Elizabeth School of London

The Elizabeth School of London (ESL) is a higher education provider committed to delivering high quality programmes on campuses in six major UK cities - London, Birmingham, Leeds, Leicester, Manchester and Northampton. With an inclusive approach to student recruitment, we provide one-to-one academic and careers advice to widen access to higher education for groups currently underrepresented. We believe that education is transformational and can make a fundamental difference to the individuals and communities we serve, which is why we pay the utmost attention to student satisfaction.

As an inclusive organisation, we believe in education for all, but not one size fits all, so we place great emphasis on providing opportunities and support for anyone with the ambition to achieve their true potential.

Purpose of the role

You will contribute to the delivery of various full-time programmes which are developed in partnership with renowned institutions such as Canterbury Christ Church University, Bath Spa University, St Mary’s University Twickenham London, and others.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Providing high-quality teaching and learning across various programmes within a Higher Education setting, focusing on foundational aspects of your subject.
• As associate lecturer you will also be required to go through training and shadowing of other lecturers.
• Collaborating with colleagues to contribute actively to the development and continual improvement of courses.
• Participating in the creation of module-specific Scheme of Work and developing relevant module materials.
• Delivering subject-specific sessions in alignment with learning outcomes and syllabuses.
• Deploying assessments appropriately as outlined by the assessment team and providing timely formative feedback to students.
• Ensuring compliance with Programme Specifications of respective Awarding Bodies and Universities.
• Producing module/unit reports and contributing to the School’s Research Department.
• Demonstrating effective communication with students from diverse backgrounds.

As a Lecturer, your duties will include:

• Provide high-quality teaching and learning across a range of programs within a Higher Education setting, particularly Foundation year.
• Tutor students, offering appropriate support to enable them to achieve their goals and progress to positive destinations.
• Contribute to the development and continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and students.
• Contribute to the production of module/unit-specific Scheme of Work.
• Develop module materials for each of the modules being undertaken.
• Provide/Deliver/Facilitate subject-specific sessions in line with the Learning Outcomes and syllabuses of modules.
• Deploy assessments appropriately as set out by the assessment team.
• Set out measures to understand the learning needs of students on their modules.
• Support students with timely formative feedback to the extent prescribed by each of the program specifications.
• Mark and provide summative feedback within the prescribed deadline published by the Assessment Team.
• Ensure that all expectations of the Programme Specification of respective Awarding Bodies and Universities under which modules are being taught.
• Produce appropriate module/unit reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with students from diverse backgrounds.

Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or a PhD in the relevant area.
• Previous lecturing experience for similar courses at HEI level.
• Work in line with Blackboard / VLEs, MS Teams / Zoom.
• Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students.

• Experience working in the industry of your subject.
• Teaching qualifications: PGCHE, MA in HE Practice, or FHEA, etc.
• Understanding of cross-cultural communication and relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Why Join Us

At ESL, we are proud of our dynamic and growing community. As we rapidly expand, we’re building a culture that’s all about growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our employees work together in an environment where ideas flow freely, and team spirit is the core of everything we do. The academic environment we cultivate encourages personal and professional growth, making it an exciting time to join us. Being a part of our team, you will have the opportunity to help shape our future, contribute to our continued success, and enjoy the benefits of being part of a forward-thinking institution.

Benefits

• Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Company Sick Policy.
• Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
• Career development opportunities.
• Training and self-development opportunities.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Retail discount schemes.
• Cinema discounts.
• Grocery discounts.
• Cycle to work.
• Investing and savings opportunities.
• Financial wellbeing – personal debt advice.
• Financial wellbeing education.
• My Mind Pal (mental fitness).