Job Title: Full Time Lecturer: Health and Social Care
Department: Health and Social Care
Salary: £34,789 - £43,139 per year
Job Type: Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for a Health and Social Care Lecturer on a Permanent basis. To teach within the School of Health and Care across a range of courses from Entry level to level 3 and potential to teach up to level 6 in Health and Care.
You will create effective and stimulating opportunities for all students through high quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables progression and development for all learners.
Responsible to: Head of Health and Social Care
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To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
- To contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and to actively engage in the annual review.
- To be aware of national developments in the subject area and participate in relevant CPD to enhance professional development needs.
- To plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons to achieve effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
- Plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate and encourage students as individuals.
- Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident, and valued.
- Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication, and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
- To set and mark work in accordance with College, Associated University and School Assessment policies.
- To track all students’ progress in accordance with agreed systems and policies.
- To develop a rapport with individuals and whole groups to facilitate the learning process.
- To be aware of external and internal assessment procedures and play an appropriate part in their implementation.
- To have excellent communication skills.
- To liaise with Head of School, Deputy and Assistant Head in contributing to the design of programmes and supporting and developing teaching, learning and assessment in order to achieve high standards in success and value added.
- To attend and contribute fully to team meetings, course team objectives and the college’s quality cycle.
- To track and monitor attendance and retention in accordance with course targets and College procedures.
- Encourage students to reflect and recognise ways in which learning can empower them as individuals and make a difference to communities.
- Share good practice with others through the College Peer Review process and engage in continuing professional development on a personal level.
- Evaluate own contribution to the organisation’s quality cycle.
- Have the skills to develop learning material that can be delivered remotely
Essential:
- Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in a health or science subject
- Ability to teach at least one of the following: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Health and Social Care
- Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College
- Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in health or science.
- Knowledge and understanding of health-related subjects.
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Engaged in Continuing Professional Development
- Minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
- A recognised Teaching qualification or substantial vocational experience
- Industry experience in the health sector
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves
- Experience of resource-based learning
- Experience of developing remote and online based learning and materials
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including
- Technology Enhanced Learning
- Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers
- Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes
Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Here are some of the benefits available to you:
Generous holiday allowance
60 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 annual wellbeing day
Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Teachers' Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of up to 24%—one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Employee Benefits Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life – and beyond.
Health and Wellbeing
As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns.
You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules
as well as daily wellbeing tips.
You’ll also be entitled to a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers, which covers a full eye exam (worth up to £25) and even includes £45 towards a pair of glasses. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
Travel
We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
Flexible Working
We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
Professional Development
We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College Benefits
Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
About The City of Liverpool College
The City of Liverpool College is a leading education provider for almost 12,000 students across the Liverpool City Region, from ages 16 and up.
Our passion for nurturing talent and personal approach to teaching makes sure all our students are fully equipped to realise their potential and be empowered to live out their career ambitions.
We believe in opportunity for all and offer access to both academic and vocational courses. From GCSE to degree level, our students achieve some of the highest exam results in the region.
As a recognised leader in skills and education, we are proud to have been named the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce 2024 Skills Provider of the Year, a testament to our deep-rooted commitment to delivering outstanding education that meets the needs of our students and the regional economy. We are also a proud member of the Chartered Institution for Further Education, reinforcing our position as a centre of excellence within the sector. Our recent Ofsted inspection rated us ‘Outstanding’ for Adult Provision and Personal Development, highlighting our dedication to providing life-changing education that empowers learners at every stage of their journey.
Our Mission
To provide high quality skills and education by delivering opportunities for growth to all people and businesses of the Liverpool City Region.
Our Goals
- Deliver world class skills in business
- Provide an outstanding learning and student experience
- Develop the talent for sustainable employment
Safeguarding Our Students
The City of Liverpool College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare our learners, and all staff will require an Enhanced DBS check.
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