Job Description
Lecturer/Course Lead for Access to HE
Location: Cross College/Salisbury
Salary: Academic
Are you passionate about widening participation and helping adult learners unlock their potential? Do you believe in the transformative power of education and want to support students on their journey to university?
Whether youre an experienced Access to HE lecturer or an inspiring educator ready to take the next step into course leadership, this is a rewarding opportunity to guide adult learners towards higher education and meaningful careers.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital role in delivering and leading a high-quality Access to HE programme that changes lives.
What We Offer
Salary:£29,294 £40,814 pro rata, per year(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
Contract Type:Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Outstanding Benefits Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 pro rata bank holidays College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata Christmas break Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, travel, tech and more Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A stable, rewarding teaching and leadership role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.
What Youll Do
Lead and coordinate the Access to HE programme, ensuring high-quality delivery and outstanding learner outcomes Teach and assess across Access to HE units (subject specialism aligned to your expertise, e.g. Social Sciences, Health, Humanities or related area) Support adult learners in developing academic writing, research, study skills, and confidence for higher education Monitor learner progress, achievement, and progression to university Provide pastoral and academic guidance tailored to mature learners and diverse life experiences Work collaboratively with awarding bodies, university partners, and internal teams to maintain standards and curriculum relevance Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professionalism, and inclusive practice
What Youll Bring
A degree (Level 6 or above) in a relevant subject area aligned to Access to HE provision Experience teaching post-16 or adult learners, ideally within FE or Access programmes Strong understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of adult returners to education Excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate curriculum delivery A commitment to widening participation, equality, and inclusive teaching practice A teaching qualification is welcomed if you dont yet hold one, we will support you to achieve it
Why Become an Access to HE Course Lead?
Make a life-changing impact and enjoy: A healthier work-life balance A stable and respected leadership role in further education The opportunity to support adult learners into university and professional careers A meaningful role where confidence grows, ambitions are realised, and second chances become success stories
Help learners take the next step and open doors to higher education.
Inspire confidence. Lead change. Transform futures through Access to HE.
If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and impactful role in further education, wed love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 4th March 2026
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 4thMarch 2026
Shortlist date: 5thMarch 2026
Interview date: TBC
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