Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care Job Description.
Scholars School System is a project of UK CURRICULUM & ACCREDITATION BODY (UKCAB, a registered charity founded in 2006) having campuses across the United Kingdom which includes Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford and Leicester is looking for a Senior Health and Social Care Lecturer with HE experience.
Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider, offering world class education. Taught programmes, ranging from Foundation Year through to Level 7, delivered in partnership with institutions such as Leeds Trinity University. Over 5000 (UK and EU) learners have successfully completed their learning journey in the last five years with the current student population is over 3000.
Our core values are very important because:
1. We share a common set of values across everything we do which helps to define who we are and how we behave.
2. We put our students and our community at the heart of all that we do.
3. We foster excellence, innovation and creativity.
4. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, equality and the breaking down of barriers to success.
5. We have high expectations of ourselves, our students and our partners.
Purpose:
Scholars School System is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to support the provision of the Health and Social Care curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a strong emphasis on teaching, learning and related activities to support student academic experience.
Working with colleagues across the organisation to sustain and support SSS in meeting its key objectives and targets.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- With oversight from the Programme/Deputy/Year Lead, manage all aspects of student academic journey, including maintaining accurate student records and overall student progression.
- Must achieve 90% student attendance, 90% pass rates, 90% student retention.
- Must engage in minimum of 20 hours of teaching per week
- Transform, extend and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship, academic practice and professional standards and quality assurance benchmarks in enhancing teaching and learning, including module leadership and associated activities
- Organise teaching and learning cover during staff absences to maintain educational standards
- To contribute through module and / or course leadership to maintain quality and achieve academic excellence
- Co-ordinate site-based teaching and learning, ensuring effective resource allocation and consistency
- To contribute to the assessment process, for students including marking and moderation of work individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures
- Contribute to the design and development of innovative, inclusive and inspiring resources including e-learning
- To act as a personal academic tutor where required in supporting individual learner progress
- To ensure that all teaching, learning and assessment activities meets the requirements of SSS quality assurance processes and external quality standards
- Promote innovation and excellence in student education maximising the benefits of digital and other resources to support learning, with a focus on student partnership.
- Work with professional services staff and attend meetings as requested to enhance the student journey
- Carry out academic administrative duties and participate in relevant committees as required
- Ensure that teaching is informed by contemporary research, scholarship, knowledge exchange, professional practice and develop the ability of students to engage in debate, critical discourse and thinking
- Where appropriate, undertake research, scholarship, knowledge transfer and dissemination through publication
- Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role; participate in appropriate training activities.
- Play an integral role in the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion where and students are valued and have a sense of belonging
Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a Higher Education setting within the United Kingdom Education preferably universities and private institutes
- Must have a Master’s Degree in a health-related subject,
- PHD/EDD is desirable
- Must have higher education teaching qualification PGCE/AFHEA/FHEA
- Relevant and current professional registration
- Previous experience of module leadership and associated activities
- Ability to think creatively and with vision and the willingness to suggest and try new and creative approaches to problems.
- A commitment to creating an environment for students to thrive, that is inclusive, promotes equality and supports diversity.
- Ability to provide and respond to constructive feedback, monitoring and addressing performance, and building trust and teamwork.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to express ideas clearly both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in using virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle, Canvas), digital tools, and blended learning methodologies
- Knowledge of formative and summative assessment methods, marking criteria, and feedback strategies that support student learning
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to varied audiences
Salary and Benefits
- Salary range is £40,000 to £45,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Holiday entitlement is 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
- Up to £5k annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs after successful probationary period.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Reward and recognition programme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.
- Complimentary lunch provided on working days.
- A supportive academic environment committed to quality and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for professional development aligned with academic support practice
Job Types
- Basic hours are 9am to 6pm on site
- This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.
- Full-time, Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Education:
Experience:
- teaching in higher education: 4 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- PGCert, SFHEA, AFHEA, or FHEA (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
