Lecturer in Health and Social Care

Lecturer in Health and Social Care (Maternity Cover)

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Chippenham Campus

Are you an experienced Health and Social Care professional looking to take the next step?

Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of carers, support workers, and healthcare professionals?

If you're ready to share your expertise, enjoy a healthier work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future industry talent, this is the opportunity for you.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your real-world experience to a respected teaching team where your knowledge truly makes a difference.

What We Offer

Salary: £29,294 - £40,814 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term for one year (Maternity Cover), Full Time – 37 hours per week

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers' Pension Scheme – plan confidently for the future
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – retail, tech, travel and leisure offers
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
• Professional Development – funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A secure and supported role — designed to help you build a long, fulfilling career.

What You'll Do

• Teach and assess learners in Health and Social Care across a range of levels
• Deliver engaging classroom-based and practical lessons
• Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships, and further progression
• Maintain a safe, professional learning environment
• Support learners' confidence, skills, and knowledge to succeed in care settings

What You'll Bring

• Relevant Health and Social Care qualifications (Level 3 or above)
• Strong practical experience in health, social care, or related settings
• Current knowledge of industry standards, safeguarding, and best practice
• Teaching qualifications are welcomed but not essential.

Why Become a Lecturer?

Share the skills you've gained — while gaining:

• A better work-life balance
• Stability that frontline work can't always provide
• A rewarding career where your impact lasts a lifetime

Keep your passion for care alive — without the heavy physical demands or unpredictable hours.

Empower the future of Health and Social Care

If you're ready for a secure, meaningful, and exciting career move, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

Apply today — and help train the next generation of carers and healthcare professionals.

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDMED

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.