Lecturer Health and Social Care

Job Overview

Scholars School System is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to support the provision of the Health and Social Care curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a strong emphasis on teaching, learning, and related activities to support student academic experience.

Working with colleagues to sustain and support SSS in meeting its key objectives and targets.

Responsibilities

• With oversight from the Head of Department and Year Lead, manage all aspects of student academic journey, including maintaining accurate student records and overall student progression.
• Contribute through module and/or course leadership to maintain quality and achieve academic excellence.
• Contribute to the assessment process, including marking and moderation of work individually or as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
• Design and develop innovative, inclusive, and inspiring resources including e-learning.
• Act as a personal academic tutor where required to support individual learner progress.
• Ensure teaching, learning, and assessment activities meet the requirements of SSS quality assurance processes and external quality standards.
• Promote innovation and excellence in student education, maximising the benefits of digital and other resources to support learning, with a focus on student partnership.
• Collaborate with professional services staff and attend meetings as requested to enhance the student journey.
• Carry out academic administrative duties and participate in relevant committees as required.
• Ensure teaching is informed by contemporary research, scholarship, knowledge exchange, and professional practice; develop students’ ability to engage in debate, critical discourse and thinking.
• Where appropriate, undertake research, scholarship, knowledge transfer, and dissemination through publication.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role; participate in appropriate training activities.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion where students are valued and have a sense of belonging.

Person Specification

• Masters’ degree in Health & Social Care or a health-related field.
• UK Teaching Experience (minimum 12 months).
• PGCert / Fellowship in FHCA (Highly Desirable).
• Enthusiasm for delivering a high-quality education experience.
• Experience supervising student work, marking, assessment, and providing support and feedback.
• Experience working with professional services to enhance student learning.
• Proficiency in using different technologies to deliver teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including clear written and verbal expression.
• Excellent organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and with vision; willingness to try new and creative approaches to problems.
• Ability to educate and engage students effectively; demonstrated leadership within an academic setting.
• Proficient in English language, both spoken and written.
• Ability to collaborate with others to fulfill institutional goals and build trust internally and externally.

Skills & Knowledge

• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment that supports diversity.
• Ability to provide and respond to constructive feedback; monitor and address performance; build trust and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Salary and Benefits

• £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year (depending on qualifications and experience).
• Up to £5,000 annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs upon successful probation period (on top of salary).
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.
• Complimentary lunch provided on working days.

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent. Basic hours are 9am to 6pm onsite. This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.

Location

Leeds, England, United Kingdom