Lecturer in Health and Social Care / Childhood Studies / Children’s Development and Education

We are seeking to appoint sessional lecturer(s) in Health and Social Care / Childhood Studies / Children’s Development and Education. Teaching available consists of a range of modules from the Health and Social Care FdA/BA programme (Levels 4 - 6), Childhood Studies FdA/BA programme and Further Education day time provision in Health and Social / Childhood. The HE teaching takes place on a Tuesday and/or Thursday between 9am and 9pm. Further Education provision takes place during the week typically between 09:00 and 16:30. Teaching available is wide ranging and your timetable and hours would be subject to a combination of your availability and the module(s) being taught.

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who have recent experience working in nursing / health care / social work / social care / Children’s care and development - roles where you have a sound understanding of current legislation, policy and contemporary issues in the Children's Development and Education sector or Healthcare sector.

Higher Education Modules and Further Education teaching includes topics such as Public Health and Health Promotion, Global Inequalities, Diversity and Social Issues, Ethical Principles in Health, Wellbeing and Social care, Issues in ALN, Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, Individual Rights and Professional Practice, Professional Identity and Multi-Professional Working, Contemporary Education Perspectives, Supporting Children with Additional Learning Needs to name a few. Please indicate in your application form any experience or expertise of relevance in support of your application.

The role will allow you to develop as a lecturer, with the guidance and support of a team of Programme Leaders, Coordinators and Mentor who lead provision within the department. Your duties would include the preparation and delivery of engaging lectures for our developing students; along with administration, assessment and quality assurance practices associated with these duties. We encourage the use of practical and active teaching and learning methodologies, to bring the learning to life. You will be able to apply knowledge and examples from your experiences to the teaching and learning you deliver. This will ensure learners are gaining an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the duties, challenges, joys and rewards of following a career in Health and Social Care or in the Childhood sector.

Our ideal candidate would have both previous teaching and industry experience in the relevant sector(s), however we also welcome and support sector experts who are looking to take their first steps into teaching.