At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach practical skills to future Habilitation Assistants and Specialists, shaping their professional practice.
- Company: UCL Institute of Education, a leader in education for over 120 years.
- Benefits: 41 days holiday, pension scheme, gym access, and employee support services.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with excellent career development opportunities in a diverse community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight and relevant teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 54931 - 64644 £ per year.
Professional Expertise: Teaching, Teaching Support and Examination Support
Department: School of Education (B16)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Part time
Salary: £54,931-£64,644
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Working Type: Hybrid
Available for Secondment: No
Closing Date: 02-Jul-2026
About us: Founded in 1902, UCL Institute of Education has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The Department of Psychology and Human Development brings together staff with research and teaching interests that encompass psychological approaches to learning, development and teaching from early childhood to adulthood.
You will support the delivery of high-quality training for trainee Habilitation Assistants and Habilitation Specialists within the GDip Habilitation Team. You will plan, assess and deliver practical skills teaching in line with the recognised Quality Standards for Habilitation, helping students develop the knowledge and skills required for professional practice. You will also contribute to the development of programme content across face-to-face, online and blended learning environments, while undertaking environmental audits and risk assessments to support safe and effective delivery of practical skills sessions. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of quality and professional practice. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position available until 14 June 2027.
About you: You will have a Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) or equivalent, be a registered, practicing member of Habilitation VI UK, and have experience of developing Continuing Professional Development (or equivalent) training sessions for a range of audiences. Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria. It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.
What we offer: As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits:
- 41 Days holiday: 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days (pro rata for part time staff)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
Lecturer (Teaching) Practical Skills Habilitation employer: UK Dementia Research Institute
UCL Institute of Education is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to excellence and inclusivity in education. With a rich history since 1902, the institute offers a collaborative work culture, extensive professional development opportunities, and generous benefits including 41 days of holiday and a defined benefit pension scheme. Located in London, it provides a vibrant environment that fosters creativity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those passionate about shaping the future of education.
Contact Details:
UK Dementia Research Institute Recruitment Team
