Lecturer in Health and Social Care (Maternity Cover x 2 Posts)

£27,185 - £41,014 per annum gross, pro rata

Contractual hours 22.2 

Temporary from late August 2025 until 30 June 2026 or the return of the postholders, whichever is sooner.

Two 0.6 posts available. Temporary from late August 2025 until 30 June 2026 or the return of the post holders, whichever is sooner.

The Role

As a lecturer you will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth and development of the Health and Social Care programmes, including teaching vocational and technical qualifications from level one to level three.

This includes focusing on retention, achievement and student success alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered. You will be invested in developing knowledge skills and behaviours to equip students to begin work within the health and social care sector. You should have the desire to maintain your sector knowledge through CPD opportunities and be prepared to attend back to industry days in order to support this.

What are we looking for

You should have a relevant Level 3 or above qualification and a recognised teaching qualification (or be currently working towards). You will have experience of teaching Health and Social Care vocational and technical qualifications from level one to three. You should also have experience of successfully tracking learners in relation to progress and attendance and supporting learners to achieve their qualification with high grades.

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

What makes us an Employer of choice? 

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to: 

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support 
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Family-friendly policies 
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses 
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices 
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon 
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals. 

The college values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.