Lecturer - Health and Social Care

Role

Lecturer – Health and Social Care

Location: Tresham College – Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave (Pro-Rata) plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Note – Salary and Annual Leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our Health, Social Care and Childcare department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Learner Achievement – Prepare, deliver, assess and verify courses from Entry Level 3 to Level 5, managing learning effectively and supporting students to achieve success and realise their potential.
• Curriculum & Quality Management – Contribute proactively to curriculum development and innovative teaching, implement quality assurance processes, meet awarding‑body requirements and deadlines, and support departmental self‑assessment and improvement.
• Inclusive Delivery & Student Experience – Teach across a range of programmes and learner needs, creating engaging, safe and inclusive learning environments that promote positive behaviour, diversity awareness and high standards of conduct.
• Assessment, Monitoring & Reporting – Assess, verify and moderate learner work, maintain accurate progress records and reports, meet assessment deadlines, and communicate concerns promptly with programme and departmental leaders.
• College Engagement & Professional Practice – Support marketing and recruitment activities, employer and vocational links, interviews and open events while maintaining up‑to‑date industry CPD and upholding safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and training responsibilities.

About You

• Qualifications & Industry Experience – Degree in a relevant Health and Social Care discipline, GCSE English and maths (or equivalent), teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one), and recent industry experience with up‑to‑date specialist knowledge.
• Inclusive Practice & Equality – Proven experience working with diverse communities, promoting equality and diversity, and consistently creating a welcoming, supportive environment for all learners.
• Professional & Interpersonal Skills – Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across the College and contribute effectively to team success.
• Organisation & College Values – Excellent organisational skills with an ability to meet deadlines, deliver high‑quality learning experiences, and work in line with College values including student‑centred practice, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Safeguarding, CPD & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries, health & safety awareness, ongoing CPD, and flexible working, with the ability to travel across sites and access to a vehicle.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE Cert Ed information.

Interviews to be held: 05 March 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our…