Job Overview
Scholars School System is seeking to appoint a Lecturer to support the provision of the Health and Social Care curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with a strong emphasis on teaching, learning, and related activities to support student academic experience.
Working with colleagues to sustain and support SSS in meeting its key objectives and targets.
Responsibilities
* With oversight from the Head of Department and Year Lead, manage all aspects of student academic journey, including maintaining accurate student records and overall student progression.
* Contribute through module and/or course leadership to maintain quality and achieve academic excellence.
* Contribute to the assessment process, including marking and moderation of work individually or as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures.
* Design and develop innovative, inclusive, and inspiring resources including e-learning.
* Act as a personal academic tutor where required to support individual learner progress.
* Ensure teaching, learning, and assessment activities meet the requirements of SSS quality assurance processes and external quality standards.
* Promote innovation and excellence in student education, maximising the benefits of digital and other resources to support learning, with a focus on student partnership.
* Collaborate with professional services staff and attend meetings as requested to enhance the student journey.
* Carry out academic administrative duties and participate in relevant committees as required.
* Ensure teaching is informed by contemporary research, scholarship, knowledge exchange, and professional practice; develop students’ ability to engage in debate, critical discourse and thinking.
* Where appropriate, undertake research, scholarship, knowledge transfer, and dissemination through publication.
* Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role; participate in appropriate training activities.
* Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion where students are valued and have a sense of belonging.
Person Specification
* Masters’ degree in Health & Social Care or a health-related field.
* UK Teaching Experience (minimum 12 months).
* PGCert / Fellowship in FHCA (Highly Desirable).
* Enthusiasm for delivering a high-quality education experience.
* Experience supervising student work, marking, assessment, and providing support and feedback.
* Experience working with professional services to enhance student learning.
* Proficiency in using different technologies to deliver teaching and learning.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including clear written and verbal expression.
* Excellent organisational, project, and time management skills.
* Ability to think creatively and with vision; willingness to try new and creative approaches to problems.
* Ability to educate and engage students effectively; demonstrated leadership within an academic setting.
* Proficient in English language, both spoken and written.
* Ability to collaborate with others to fulfill institutional goals and build trust internally and externally.
Skills & Knowledge
* A commitment to creating an inclusive environment that supports diversity.
* Ability to provide and respond to constructive feedback; monitor and address performance; build trust and teamwork.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Salary and Benefits
* £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year (depending on qualifications and experience).
* Up to £5,000 annual incentives pro-rata given quarterly on meeting KPIs upon successful probation period (on top of salary).
* Holiday entitlement: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* 5% annual increase per year on completion from your start date of service and on meeting KPIs.
* Complimentary lunch provided on working days.
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent. Basic hours are 9am to 6pm onsite. This role may involve travel to other campuses, with all travel costs reimbursed.
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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