FE Lecturer in Health and Social Care reference: 0104-25

About the University

We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.

The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.

We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. 

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.

About the College/Department

University of Derby Buxton is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding further education provider.  

The Health and Social Team currently deliver Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC and T-level qualifications, and are looking forward to the future with new qualifications on the horizon, allowing us to reach out and engage with more students in an ever growing priority industry sector.

About the Role

We are a small team looking to recruit a new member to join us and deliver highly impactful teaching across the provision. You will be part of the team responsible for developing high quality teaching resources as new qualifications are introduced, along with looking at ways to further grow the department using outreach activities.

This is a rapidly growing industry where the demand for skilled professionals is rising each year. This is the perfect opportunity to inspire and teach the next generation, sharing your expertise and commitment to help learners gain the qualifications and skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 29th August 2025

About You

We are seeking an experienced educator with a proven ability to engage learners and deliver high-quality teaching or training to the post-16 age group. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering provision aligned with national benchmarks, detailed knowledge of subject-specific qualifications, and an understanding of appropriate progression routes to support learner development and success.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Teacher’s Pension SchemeSuite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailersDiscounted onsite gymCycle to Work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Kate Ellis, Health & Social Care Co-ordinator via k.ellis2@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit our website for more information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern.

Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here.

Closing Date: 18 Aug 2025

Area: Teaching and Research

Salary: £33,002 to £44,746 per annum