Lecturer in Health and Science (FE)

Job Overview: 

Shape the future of Health and Science Education. Join University College Birmingham.

University College Birmingham is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Health and Science Specialist Lecturers to teach across a range of Health and Science programmes within our expanding Further Education provision. You will primarily deliver modules in science subjects that are critical for students progressing into health and science-related professions.

Modules include: 

• Science Investigation Skills
• Laboratory Techniques and their Application
• Principles and Applications of Science
• Cell Metabolism
• The Human Muscular and Skeletal Systems

With significant growth in our Applied Science and Access to Higher Education – Health Professionals programmes, including a forecasted doubling of student numbers and a record volume of applications for 2025/26, this is an exciting time to join our ambitious team. 

You will be part of a committed group of education and industry professionals passionate about preparing students for success in their future careers. You will deliver inspiring and high-quality teaching across first- and second year Applied Science and Access to HE modules and provide academic and pastoral support to a diverse student body. You will actively engage in curriculum innovation and departmental development initiatives. Our goal is to equip learners with the qualifications, practical skills, and knowledge that employers and communities need both now and in the future.

Why Join University College Birmingham? We offer a dynamic and supportive working environment, enhanced by:

Access to excellent facilities, including our state-of-the-art Health Hub and brand-new Science laboratories, providing real-world simulation.

Benefits: 

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: 28 May 2025

Interview Dates: TBC 

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.

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