Lecturer Health and Social Care

Lecturer in Health and Social Care

We are seeking an inspiring and committed Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across our Health and Social Care programmes (BTEC Levels 15), supporting learners in achieving their full potential.

You will play a key role in creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment, acting as a positive role model and helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed for further study or employment in the sector.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Relevant qualifications and/or industry experience in Health and Social Care.
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and supporting learners to succeed.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible and proactive approach to teaching and learning.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults: In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. Staff will be required to become familiar with the College\’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process: The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College’s policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Closing date: 5th January 2026. Interview date: TBC.