Health and Social Care Tutor

Parents’ Press; Star, Conwy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wales seeks a part-time sessional lecturer in Health and Social Care and Childhood Studies. The role involves preparing and delivering engaging lectures, assessing students, and using practical teaching methods. Ideal candidates should have teaching experience and a background in health care or education. This position offers up to 16 hours per week with additional pay for preparation and marking, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to students' learning journeys.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Pro-rated paid holiday

Support for first-time teachers

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have teaching and industry experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience working with children's development or health care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures for Health and Social Care and Childhood Studies.
• Administer assessments and ensure quality assurance practices.
• Utilize practical and active teaching methodologies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Recent experience in health care

Understanding of legislation in children's education

Knowledge of health promotion

Practical teaching methodologies

Education

Relevant degree in Health/Social Care or Education

Job description

About Us

Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd. The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region. The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first‑class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals. Additional opportunities to study locally for degrees and professional qualifications enable more young people and mature learners to achieve their potential. A University Centre at the Rhos‑on‑Sea Campus provides fabulous facilities_BIT_FOR_THE_ERPof the Grwp's Higher Education students. Our mission of 'Improving People's Futures' captures what we are about as a further education organisation. Although delivering successful qualifications is essential to us, we also make a significant impact on social cohesion and economic development. We aim to be at the heart of our communities and to be the skills engine that drives the success of North Wales.

Job Purpose

We are seeking to appoint sessional lecturer(s) in Health and Social Care / Childhood Studies / Children's Development and Education. Teaching available consists of a Momentum range of modules from the Health and Social Care FdA/BA programme (Levels 4-6), Childhood Studies FdA/BA programme and Further Education daytime provision in Health and Social / Childhood. The HE teaching takes place on a Tuesday and/or Thursday between 9am and 9pm. Further Education provision takes place during the week typically between 09:00 and 16:30. Teaching available is wide ranging and your timetable and hours would be subject to a combination of your availability and the module(s) being taught.

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who have recent experience working in nursing / health care / social work / social care / Children's care and development – roles where you have a sound understanding of current legislation, policy and contemporary issues in the Children's Development and Education sector or Healthcare sector.

Key Topics (Higher Education Modules / Further Education)

Public Health and Health Promotion, Global Inequalities, Diversity and Social Issues, Ethical Principles in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care, Issues in ALN, Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, Individual Rights and Professional Practice, Professional Identity and Multi‑Professional Working, Contemporary Education Perspectives, Supporting Children with Additional Learning Needs, and more. Please indicate in your application form any experience or expertise of relevance in support of your application.

Role لږೀತುತ್ತು

The role will allow you to develop as a lecturer, with the guidance and support of a team of Programme Leaders, Coordinators and Mentor who lead provision within the department. Your duties would include the preparation and delivery of engaging lectures for our developing students; along with administration, assessment and quality assurance practices associated with these duties. We encourage the use of practical and active teaching and learning methodologies, to bring the learning to life. You will be able to apply knowledge and examples from your experiences to the teaching and learning you deliver. This will ensure learners are gaining an in‑depth understanding and appreciation of the duties, challenges, joys and rewards of following a career in Health and Social Care or in the Childhood sector.

Qualifications and Experience

Our ideal candidate would have both previous teaching and industry experience in the relevant sector(s). We also welcome and support sector experts who are looking to take their first steps into teaching.

Contract Details

Type: Part‑time hourly paid.

Hours: Up to 16 hours per week. Work pattern to be agreed depending on availability. Subject & level of delivery are based on qualifications and experience.

Additional payment: An additional percentage of 10%‑63.33% (subject to criteria) will be applied to the contracted hours worked to reflect preparation and marking.

Annual Leave

Entitlements: pro‑rated paid holiday in each academic year (1 September to 31 August), which includes pro‑rated entitlement of 8 bank and public holidays normally observed in Wales and a pro‑rated entitlement of up to 5 efficiency days. Annual leave is derived from a pro‑rated full‑time equivalent entitlement of 46 days which is included in the hourly rate paid.

Pension

Teachers Pension Scheme.