Lecturer in Health and Care (Variable Hours)
Location: Cross College, Trowbridge
Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour - Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour




Are you a Health and Care professional looking to take your career in a new direction? Or do you already hold a teaching or assessing qualification and want to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of health and social care practitioners?
If you’re passionate about supporting others, developing workforce-ready skills, and shaping the future of health and care services — and want the flexibility to fit teaching around your lifestyle — this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.


Join our client and bring your industry expertise to a supportive teaching team where your work helps learners build confidence, competence, and professional values for careers in health and social care.


What We Offer
Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: £21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified Lecturer: £25.34 per hour plus holiday pay


Contract Type: Variable Hours
Hours offered as required during term time, with flexibility to support curriculum delivery.
Outstanding Benefits
*Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
*Generous Holiday Entitlement – paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
*Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
*Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
*Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
*Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
*Professional Development – access to funded training and CPD opportunities
*Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A flexible, supportive role — designed to fit around you.


What You’ll Do
*Teach and assess learners across Health and Social Care programmes at Level 1–3 (and potentially T Level or Access pathways)
*Deliver engaging, learner-centred lessons covering core topics such as safeguarding, communication, anatomy & physiology, person-centred care, and professional practice
*Support learners in developing employability skills and readiness for placements or apprenticeships
*Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and internal quality assurance processes
*Prepare learners for progression into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment within the health and care sector
*Maintain high standards of teaching, safeguarding, and professional conduct
*Inspire professionalism, compassion, and high standards of care


What You’ll Bring
*A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care, Nursing, Allied Health, or a related discipline (Level 3 or above)
*Industry experience within health, care, or community settings
*A strong understanding of current sector standards, safeguarding, and regulatory expectations
*Teaching or assessing qualifications are welcomed but not essential
*A commitment to inclusive practice and supporting learners from diverse backgrounds


Why Become a Lecturer?
Continue doing meaningful work — while gaining:
*Flexibility to balance work with other professional or personal commitments
*A rewarding teaching role without the pressure of full-time hours
*The opportunity to shape future professionals entering vital care roles
*A position where your real-world experience directly benefits learners and communities
Help shape the future health and care workforce — on hours that work for you.


Inspire the next generation of care professionals
If you’re ready for a flexible, fulfilling, and impactful new chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 19th March 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.


Safer Recruitment
Our client 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.








Closing date: 19th March 2026
Shortlist date: 20th March 2026
Interview date: TBC