(Senior) Skills Educator in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

Human and Health Sciences
Skills Educator (£32,363 - £39,132 per annum, pro rata)
Senior Skills Educator (£40,266 - £45,147 per annum, pro rata)
Permanent
Part-time 14.8 hours or above per week

We are seeking experienced Dental Therapists to join our team as Skills Educators or Senior Skills Educators. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in educating the next generation of dental care professionals. As part of our growing Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy team, you will support students in developing their clinical skills, professional confidence, and readiness for practice. We have several part-time opportunities available and welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for employment on a minimum of two days per week.

This role would suit Dental Therapists who are passionate about developing the future dental care workforce. You will contribute to a forward-thinking programme that prepares graduates to meet the changing and diverse needs of patients, services, and the wider profession.

With current registration with the General Dental Council as a Dental Therapist and experience of contemporary dental therapy practice within the last 12 months, you should hold a Diploma or BSc in Dental Therapy (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate ongoing continuing professional development. Experience of teaching in clinical practice and/or higher education settings is also required.

For appointment as a Senior Skills Educator, applicants should hold, or be working towards, a Master's degree in a relevant subject. You should also have experience of planning, delivering, and assessing clinical teaching to support the development of students' dental skills and knowledge.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Regular status checks may also be required, depending on your role.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Jayne Samples (Subject Area Leader for Midwifery, Speech and Language Therapy, and Dental Sciences).

Email: j.samples@hud.ac.uk   

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/w1w   

Closing date: 14 September 2026

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