Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities. As one of the region’s leading providers of education and skills training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our supportive and experienced curriculum team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with teaching or training experience who are looking to develop their career in Further Education.

Part time, term time only, 12 hours a week, 36 hours a year

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in Access, Health and Social Care
• Design schemes of work and learning materials aligned with awarding body requirements
• Assess, mark and provide constructive feedback to learners
• Support student progress through guidance, tutoring and pastoral support
• Contribute to student recruitment activities, including open events and course promotion
• Support course leadership activities in line with a Band 1 Lecturer role
• Work collaboratively with Course Leaders, Area Head and Assistant Area Head to ensure high-quality provision
• Maintain student discipline and promote positive learning environments
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance and verification processes
• Monitor and raise learner achievement in line with awarding body standards
• Maintain and update professional subject knowledge
• Promote and adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and college values
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required

• Experience of teaching or training within the Health or Social Care.
• Able to demonstrate experience of working with learners with a wide range of needs.

• Education to degree level or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Level 5 Teaching Qualification / completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course

At Colchester Institute, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to enhancing the experience of every student and staff member. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that offers variety, responsibility and room for professional growth.

Please note:
We do not work with recruitment or search agencies unless formally contracted in line with our PSL.