Lecturer in Health (FE)

Job Overview:

University College Birmingham is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer within our Further Education provision to teach on a range of Health programmes, primarily science subjects which includes:

• Science Investigation Skills
• Laboratory Techniques and their Application
• Genetics and genetic engineering
• Cell Metabolism
• The Human Muscular and Skeletal Systems 

You will join a committed team of professionals with a range of skills and experience from the Health and Social Care sector, both with experience of teaching FE and working in industry. Our goal is to prepare all of our students for the world of work, both now and in years to come and we are passionate about providing the qualifications and training that local employers and communities need. 

We are based in central Birmingham, and we have excellent facilities within the institution. Our team benefits from full use of our Health Hub allowing students and lecturers to work together in an authentic environment, preparing and refining skills for practice. 

You will have previous experience of teaching in FE or evidence of coaching or mentoring in a professional setting, this will be supported by industry experience. You will hold a level 3 qualification and a teaching qualification or be willing to achieve one supported by the University.  

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 car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 5 January 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.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement.

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.   

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