Lecturer – Health & Psychology FXT in Birkenhead

We are looking for a Lecturer in Health & Psychology to join our team. This is a 35 hours per week, fixed-term role until October 2027 offering a salary of £31,410 to £43,440 per annum.

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest‑quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable.

Job Purpose / Key Responsibilities

• Carry out formal scheduled teaching, tutorials, and assessments.
• Include the preparation of learning materials, students’ assignments and support students in their studies both during scheduled teaching sessions and during periods of self‑directed study.
• Act as a personal tutor to groups of students, setting targets and holding reviews.
• Manage and maintain appropriate programmes, College records, and quality systems to ensure high performance.
• Management and supervision of student visit programmes.
• Work with staff across both the department and college to ensure student experience and engagement is excellent.

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related subject area.
• Teaching qualification.
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
• Successful teaching experience of post 16 learners.
• Experience liaising with other staff to ensure quality standards are met.
• Experience with Internal Verification in preparation for external verification.

Benefits

• Outstanding facilities in state‑of‑the‑art environments.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies and leave.
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer.
• Company is committed to CPD.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Excellent employer contribution rates into a teacher’s pension scheme.
• Access to free car parking (subject to availability).

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up‑to‑date CV.

Wirral Metropolitan College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a record check from the Disclosure and Barring Services before the appointment is confirmed. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Wirral Metropolitan College is actively committed to maintaining an environment which promotes and embeds equality, diversity and inclusion as a core value and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The College ensures the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are adhered to and all job applicants and employees are treated equitably and fairly.