Job profile for Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Lecturer in Health and Social Care
Peterborough
Job details
Region East Date posted 23/09/2026 Job reference REQ000721 Attachments JD Lecturer in Health and Social Care Aug 26.pdf
Salary: £29,725.00 – £37,527.00
Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm.
Contract: Permanent
Contract Type: All Year Round
Location: Peterborough
Closing Date: 7 th October 2026
Inspire the next generation of Health and Social Care professionals and help learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in their careers.
In this busy and exciting role, you will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across a range of Health and Social Care programmes, supporting learners from Level 1 through to Level 4 qualifications. You will play a vital role in helping students achieve their goals by creating positive learning experiences that drive achievement, progression and success.
Working closely with colleagues across the faculty, you will contribute to the development and delivery of an innovative curriculum, ensuring programmes remain relevant, engaging and responsive to industry needs. You will assess learners' work, provide constructive feedback and deliver academic tutorials that encourage students to reach their full potential.
You will also support key aspects of the learner journey, including recruitment activities, work experience opportunities, course promotion and quality assurance processes. Through your passion for education and subject expertise, you will help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding teaching across Health and Social Care programmes
- Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Monitor student progress and implement effective support strategies
- Set and review SMART learner targets
- Develop high-quality course materials and schemes of work
- Deliver academic tutorials and pastoral support
- Contribute to curriculum development and programme review
- Support and monitor learner work experience placements
- Undertake assessment, internal verification and quality assurance activities
- Participate in student recruitment, interviews and open events
- Promote the effective use of ILT within teaching and learning
- Embed English and maths skills within curriculum delivery
What we're looking for:
You will be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Health and Social Care professional with recent industry experience and a passion for helping learners achieve their goals. You will hold a relevant qualification within the subject area and ideally possess a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
You will be confident in using innovative teaching methods, embedding English and maths into learning, and using technology to enhance the student experience.
Experience within Further Education, course coordination, assessment or quality assurance processes would be advantageous.
If you are passionate about developing future Health and Social Care professionals and making a meaningful difference to learners' lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.
IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
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Lecturer in Health and Social Care in Peterborough employer: Peterborough College
Peterborough College is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of technology through education. With a strong commitment to professional development, generous leave policies, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. The college fosters a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, making it an ideal place for educators to inspire and engage with students across various computing disciplines.
