Senior Lecturer - Health and Social Care

Responsible to: Associate Dean Health and Social Care

Responsible for: Health and Social Care

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 - plus up to £5,000 in annual performance-based incentives (pro-rata, subject to performance after successful completion of probation)

Holiday: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

About Us:

Scholars School System is a national independent higher education provider delivering programmes from Foundation Year to Level 7, in partnership with institutions like Leeds Trinity University. With over 3,000 students currently enrolled and more than 5,000 graduates in the last five years, we are committed to academic excellence, innovation, inclusion, and student success. 

Purpose of the Role 

Scholars School System (SSS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and experienced Senior Lecturer in Health and Social Care to support the delivery and development of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across our campuses. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the student academic experience through effective teaching, curriculum leadership, assessment, and student support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching in line with academic and professional standards
• Lead and support students throughout their academic journey, including progression and pastoral care
• Design, develop, and lead modules; contribute to curriculum enhancement and quality assurance processes
• Ensure timely and constructive feedback on assessments, including moderation and standardisation
• Serve as a personal academic tutor, supporting learners’ academic development and wellbeing
• Coordinate teaching cover during staff absences to maintain continuity in learning
• Collaborate with professional services and attend relevant academic and operational meetings
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using Moodle and CRM systems
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within the learning environment
• Engage in continuous professional development and, where appropriate, scholarly activities 

Person Specification

Essential:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant Health and Social Care discipline
• A recognised higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, FHEA)
• Proven experience in teaching within a higher education environment
• Demonstrated experience in module leadership and associated academic responsibilities
• Evidence of engagement with research, scholarship, or professional practice 

Benefits

• Salary is £35,000 - £40,000 - plus up to £5,000 in annual performance-based incentives (pro-rata, subject to performance after successful completion of probation)
• Full-time 40 hours per week
• Opportunities for travel between campuses
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 5% annual salary increment upon anniversary of service, subject to performance 

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