Lecturer in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Location: Leeds (On-Site)
Salary: £51,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
Flexibility: Requires teaching weekdays, evenings, and weekends
Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Our Vision
Changing lives through education. We are seeking Lecturers in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care to join our growing academic team. You will empower students by cultivating the specialist skills and knowledge that will shape their long-term success in the healthcare sector.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Engaging Learning: Design, plan, and deliver face-to-face teaching, digital resources, and tailored academic support. Bring industry expertise into the classroom while keeping course materials contemporary, rigorous, and student-centred.
Track Progress: Provide constructive feedback on individual and class progress. Help students understand assessment criteria, suggest clear pathways for improvement, and facilitate learning through online resources and research.
Elevate Student Experience: Evaluate your teaching sessions to continuously improve curriculum delivery and overall student satisfaction.
Candidate Profile
We want someone who believes in education's power to transform lives and thrives in a fast-paced Higher Education (HE) environment.
What you bring:
A Master's and a PhD degree in a relevant subject area.
Previous UK Higher Education lecturing experience and deep subject matter expertise.
Proven experience supervising student work and providing actionable feedback.
A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
Strong reporting and administrative skills for maintaining accurate student records.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred (but not essential):
A PGCAP, Fellowship of the HEA (FHEA), or equivalent qualification (or commitment to complete this within three years).
Experience designing or developing academic or professional education programmes.
What We Offer
Work-Life Balance: 33 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), loyalty days (up to 5 extra days), and a buy/sell holiday scheme.
Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement for career development, training courses, and full support with FHEA applications.
Financial Rewards: Annual salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme, and an employee referral award.
Health & Lifestyle Perks: Salary sacrifice schemes (Pension, Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Health/Dental/Life Assurance), Women's Health scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Discounts: Premium retail discounts platform and discounted gym memberships.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities to ensure a welcoming environment for everyone.
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
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Because education matters.
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