Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care (FE) University College Birmingham

Zip Hustle; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is looking for an enthusiastic Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care. You will teach and support students in their journey to careers in healthcare through various programmes. The ideal candidate has teaching experience in Further Education or a strong clinical background. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with generous leave, pension schemes, and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is January 11th, 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Free on-site gym membership

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Further Education or evidence of coaching in a clinical setting.
• Strong background in health or adult nursing industry.
• Passion for assisting learners in developing practical job skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and prepare students for careers in Health and Social Care.
• Teach on Health and Social Care programmes.
• Support learners in developing skills.

Skills

Teaching experience in Further Education

Coaching/mentoring in a clinical setting

Strong industry background in health or nursing

Passion for supporting learners

Education

Relevant clinical qualification

Job description

Job Title: Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,236 – £37,694 per annum – AC1

Job type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term up to 12 months

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals? Do you have real-world clinical experience and a flair for teaching or mentoring others?

University College Birmingham is seeking a positive, enthusiastic, and motivated Associate Lecturer in Health and Social Care to join our Further Education team. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and prepare students for meaningful careers in Health and Social Care, primarily through teaching on our Health and Social Care programmes on units such as:

• Human Growth and Development
• Reflective Practice
• Communication in Health and Social Care
• Personal and Professional Development

Why Join Us

• Inspiring environment: Our centrally located Birmingham campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a purpose-built Health Hub simulating real healthcare settings. It’s the ideal place to bring theory to life.
• Career development: Whether you are an experienced FE lecturer or a healthcare professional looking to transition into teaching, we will support your journey.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience teaching in Further Education or evidence of coaching/mentoring in a clinical or professional setting.
• A strong industry background in health or adult nursing.
• A passion for supporting learners and helping them develop practical, job-ready skills.

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

Extra Information

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.

Closing Date – Sunday 11th January 2026.

Interview Date – Tuesday 3rd February 2026.

Apply now and join a team that’s shaping the future of health and social care professionals.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Health Lecturer, Social Care Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, Wellbeing Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.