Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover) – (on-site) in Ipswich

Within the range of £31,200 - £45,759 per annum. Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process. 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Fixed Term until 30th March 2028 up to 1 year or the return of the permanent post holder (whichever is sooner).

As a result of outstanding learner outcomes and increased popularity in Health & Social Care, linked with our excellent partnerships and placements with employers, we have grown the department and are in need of a skilled, experienced and highly motivated person to join our team. Are you keen to share your skills, knowledge and experience in a rewarding career in education?

We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Health & Social Care to teach across all levels of our provision. You should have a Degree (or equivalent professional qualification) in a related subject and a teaching qualification or a commitment to obtaining one within a specified period of time after commencement and a good standard of education including Maths and English to Level 2 or above. You may be required to teach across the Health and Science department.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

At Suffolk New College, we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. It's a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student, staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Closing date: Thursday 19th November 2026 at Midnight. Interview date: Thursday 26th November 2026.

The College reserves the right to close this advert early. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

You may use AI tools to support your application but all information must truthfully reflect your own skills and experience. You may be asked to discuss the details during the recruitment process.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity, Suffolk New College guarantee to shortlist all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.

All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed. The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback at either application or interview stage.