Ready, Respectful, Potential


Lecturer- Health & Social Care

Ref: SCH-LC-0340 0 day(s) remaining
Establishment: Health,Education,Public Services & Sport Location: Lakes College, Cumbria Salary: £27,702 - £39,477 pro rata (dependent on qualifications and experience) Department: Health, Social Care & Early Years Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 22/01/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 29/01/2025 Start Date: Negotiable

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 15.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Academic

The Role

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.


Our mission and purpose are to:


 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.


We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.


ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time to join Lakes College as we expand our curriculum offer to include Level 1 to 3 and new T Level Programmes (which are equivalent to three A Levels and are designed and delivered with employers).


We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team as a Nursing / Health & Social Care Lecturer. This position will be a key member of the Health and Social Care and T-Level delivery team working closely with the NHS and other key employers.


The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a Degree in Nursing or a similar Professional Qualification. You will have a range of experience in the Health & Social Care sector, as well as demonstratable in-depth knowledge of the subject area, which can be used to help support the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required of an excellent Health & Social Care learner.


The right person will have a passion for working with and developing young people into their chosen career.


Recent and relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training and development will be provided for this role.


**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.** 


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

• Generous annual leave – 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days pro rata

• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 15.5 hours administration and development time (reduced hours if part time)

• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

• Free onsite parking.

• Subsidised onsite restaurant.

• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.


Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
Essential
Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care
Essential
Degree in Nursing or a similar Professional Qualification
Essential
Formal Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/ PGCE / BA Ed)
Desirable

Skills

Experience
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area
Essential
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Desirable
Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners
Essential
Recent and relevant industry experience in sector
Essential
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Desirable
Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output
Essential
Demonstrates meeting expectations of internal customers, including students
Essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals
Essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities
Essential
Integrity
Essential
Focused
Essential
Dedicated
Essential
Committed
Essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities
Essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals
Essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output
Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
Essential
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour
Essential
Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Desirable
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students
Desirable
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students
Essential

Safeguarding Information

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Health,Education,Public Services & Sport

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
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