EXCITING TEACHING OPPORTUNITY IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE AT STANMORE COLLEGE!

Stanmore College is a small, standalone college with a clear sense of purpose and direction. We are growing rapidly, and now is the perfect time to join our journey as we invest in the future of teaching and learning.
We are currently seeking a passionate and committed Lecturer in Health & Social Care to join our expanding team. If you’re an inspiring educator ready to make a real difference in students’ lives, this is your chance to teach in an environment designed for innovation, engagement, and success.
With a brand-new £60 million investment in cutting-edge learning spaces, we’re transforming the way we teach and learn—creating opportunities for staff and students to thrive in a modern, supportive, and high-performing environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title-Lecturer in Health & Social Care
Contract- Fulltime & Variable Hours
Job location - Elm Park Campus, Stanmore
Faculty -Health & Social Care
Reports to - Curriculum Manager - Health & Social Care, Early Years
Salary Scale - £26,904- £43,110 FTE per annum
VHL- £23.46 - £36.53 per hour

GENERAL:

• Participate in open evenings and recruitment activities to ensure that potential applicants and students receive accurate information and guidance.
• Attend promotional events to publicise college and faculty activities and contribute to the development, promotion and delivery of the team’s marketing and recruitment strategies.
• Where appropriate ensure that basic skills initial and diagnostic assessments, are undertaken and that student receive effective learning support.
• Attend team meetings, College and external events as required.
• To participate in curriculum development and new course initiatives within the faculty and wider college.
• Contribute to the overall quality improvement plans and key performance indicators
• Ensure all data is handled in line with General Data Protection Regulations.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and adhere and fully implement the colleges policies and procedures relating to EDI.
• Take appropriate responsibility to provide a secure, safe and friendly learning environment including implementation of the College’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that this commitment is demonstrated in all aspects of the role as appropriate.
  Further education is an ever-changing service, and all staff are expected to participate constructively in college activities and to adopt a flexible approach to their work. This job description will be reviewed annually during the appraisal process and will be varied in the light of the business needs of the college.
  The postholder can be required to carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post, at any site on which the College may operate.
  Closing Date: Tuesday, 19th August 2025
  Interview Date: Monday, 01st September 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

A good level of education including Maths & English at Level 2 (GCSE or Equivalent) - Essential - Application form/ certification.
Degree in Health & Social Care, Early Years or relevant subject area - Essential - Application form/ certification
Full teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DIT) or the willingness to work towards one, supported by the College - Essential - Application form / certification
Assessor Qualification - Desirable - Application form / Certification
Internal Quality Assurance qualification or willingness and ability to obtain one - Desirable - Application form / Certification

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE OF:

Proven experience of teaching Early Years both Education and Care - Essential - Supporting statement/teaching assessment/interview
Assessing experience in the relevant subject area - Desirable - Application form / Interview
Understanding of the health & social care, early years Foundation Stage Curriculum - Essential - Application form / Interview
Ability to plan and deliver a range of qualifications from Level 1 to Level 3 (including T levels) - Essential - Application form / Interview
Up-to-date knowledge of the subject area - Essential - Application form/ Supporting statement / Interview
Sound Equality, Diversity and Inclusion practice and how to apply it in the relevant area of work - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
A sound understanding of safeguarding and prevent. A commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and to create a safe learning environment. - Essential - Interview/ Application Form

OTHER SKILLS:

The ability and desire to engage and inspire vocational learners aged 16-19 - Essential - Supporting statement / Microteach / Interview
Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written. - Essential - Application form/ supporting statement/ written exercise/ teaching assessment/interview
Good administrative & organisational skills - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
Good interpersonal skills - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
Good classroom practice - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
Good digital skills and ability to use IT to deliver the curriculum - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
Commitment to learners and learner achievement - Essential - Supporting statement / Interview
Commitment to implement College compliance procedures and other policies - Essential - Supporting Statement / Interview

JOB PURPOSE:

The main purpose of the role is to deliver high quality education and training to ensure the retention and achievement of our learners. To teach across Health & Social Care, Early year courses from level 1 to level 3 including T Levels. The lecturer will teach, develop and enhance programmes of study in subjects and courses that align with their knowledge, qualifications and experience.

DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POST:

• To deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment on a range of courses in an appropriate area of the curriculum in line with college standards and meet awarding body expectations.
• To implement curriculum and course development and curriculum delivery within the area of work.
• To deliver inspirational teaching and access to learning across a range of programmes.
• To provide assessment opportunities in line with the relevant awarding bodies and requirements.
• To prepare and adapt teaching materials including assignments, reading lists, assessment papers and handbooks to enable all learners to progress and succeed at the appropriate level.
• Prepare and maintain course related paperwork such as project briefs, schemes of work, lesson plans and resource materials for teaching programmes.
• To undertake the necessary administrative tasks required for the effective operation of the programmes in this area to carry out moderation, assessment and verification.
• Prepare assessment plans and schedules and ensure students are aware of your expectations.