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Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.
Lecturer of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Manchester / Leeds
£51,000 + benefits
Full-time | Permanent
About the Role
Reed FE are working with a rapidly growing Higher Education provider to recruit an experienced Lecturer in Health & Social Care to join their academic team.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate programmes, supporting a diverse student cohort and contributing to student success within a dynamic HE environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging teaching across Health & Social Care modules (Level 4–6)
- Plan, prepare and assess student work in line with HE standards
- Provide academic and pastoral support to students
- Monitor student progress, attendance and achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement
- Participate in quality assurance processes and academic meetings
- Maintain accurate academic records and reporting
Essential Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
- A Master’s degree in Health & Social Care or a related subject
- Current UK Higher Education teaching experience
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCert HE, PGCHE, HEA or equivalent)
- Experience delivering teaching at undergraduate level
- Strong understanding of UK HE frameworks and academic standards
Desirable
- Industry experience within Health & Social Care
- PhD or working towards one
- HEA Fellowship
- Experience supporting student progression and outcomes
Important! This role has strict entry requirements. Applications will only be considered from candidates who:
- Have UK-based HE teaching experience (not FE-only, not international-only)
- Hold a completed teaching qualification (not “in progress”)
- Meet all academic requirements outlined above
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:
• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development – Reed Assessment Centre – Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £200 per successful referral!)
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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