Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for careers in the health and social care sector? Doncaster College is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Health & Social Care Lecturer to join our dedicated team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to Level 1 and Level 2 Health & Social Care learners, supporting them to achieve their qualifications and progress towards their future goals. You will act as a Programme Tutor, providing pastoral support to a designated caseload of students while creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment that promotes achievement, attendance and personal development.

Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we would welcome applications from individuals with strong subject knowledge and a genuine commitment to supporting learner success.

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week. Working days and hours can be agreed upon with the successful candidate, offering flexibility to support individual circumstances and business needs.

Actual Salary according to 30 hours per week - £28,628.45- £36,140.28 (full time equivalent of £33,787- £42,766)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Health & Social Care programmes.

• Embed English and maths skills within lessons to support student development.

• Act as a Programme Tutor and provide pastoral support to a caseload of students.

• Monitor student progress, attendance, behaviour and achievement, taking appropriate action where required.

• Develop engaging lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources that meet quality standards.

• Maintain accurate student records, assessment information and progress tracking documentation.

• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and student recruitment events.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and support services to enable positive learner outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in a Health & Social Care related subject.

• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards achieving one.

• Strong Health & Social Care subject knowledge and understanding of relevant curriculum requirements.

• Experience of embedding Functional Skills English or Maths within teaching and learning.

• Ability to motivate, engage and support learners to achieve their full potential.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• 35 days pro-rata annual leave, 8 bank holidays and up to 8 additional days off during the Christmas closure period.

• Extensive professional development opportunities including CPD days, funded qualifications, internal development support and access to a wide range of learning resources.

• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.

• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, retail benefits platform and healthcare support services.

• On-site facilities including coffee shops, food halls, hair and beauty salons, floristry services and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Health & Social Care Lecturer but you might know this as Health & Social Care Tutor, Further Education Lecturer, Vocational Lecturer, Health Studies Lecturer or Health & Care Teacher.

• We are not looking for agency support for this role.

• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.

• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.

• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 17th November 2026