Lecturer in Health & Social Care

Location: Newcastle College Site
Temporary Part-time position available (0.6 fte - 22.20 hours) - Maternity Cover
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum pro rata (actual £18,000 - £24,000)

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted's recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'positive, stimulating and safe learning environment', 'highly motivated staff', and 'learners' exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning'. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, suitably qualified individuals with relevant experience to teach Health & Social Care.

Our ideal candidate will be an inspiring lecturer who has a proven record of innovation and a pro-active approach to delivery including Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Health Studies and HNC for Health Care Practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To teach on Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Health Studies and HNC for Health Care Practice.
• Play an active role in the marketing of the College and the Department through such activities as open days and through liaison with local employers and schools.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials

Required Skills and Experience:

• Holds a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Has recent experience in health care sector
• Has an appropriate teaching qualification, support given with this if required
• Ideally has relevant teaching experience (particularly BTEC Health & Social Care at Level 2) within the FE sector
• Is an effective communicator and has good organisational skills.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers' Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• 24 hours per week contact time (FTE) over 34 delivery weeks.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.