PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A ROLLING JOB ADVERT AND WE WILL REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AS APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. - Please note we have reduced staff working at the college over the Easter break, therefore there may be a slight delay in us making contact during this time. We look forward to catching up with you from 14th April onwards for any applications we receive week beginning 25th March 2024.
Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the last seven years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.
Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance.
Due to an increase in popularity in our Health & Social Care courses we are looking for new Health & Social Care Lecturers to join the Yeovil College team! We are looking for both existing lecturers/teachers as well as those with no current teaching experience but hold significant industry specific knowledge and experience within the Health & Social care sector who feel passionate about passing on their skills and knowledge.
The role of a Health & Social Care lecturer will involve teaching on Health and Social Care programmes across levels 1, 2, and 3 providing an outstanding service to learners, staff and other stakeholders. Actively engaging in developing and promoting the departments operational plan, achieving the College strategic aims and development plans while actively promoting equality, diversity and fundamental British Values in all aspects of the role.
There are a few essential requirements for this role that you must be able to demonstrate, these include:
- At least 2 year’s industry or vocationally relevant teaching/training experience.
- Relevant degree.
- English & Maths, GCSE grade C or equivalent.
- Teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards).
- Passionate about teaching and learning.
- Proven ability to create and maintain appropriate work systems.
- Well organised, systematic approach to work.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to use your initiative.
If you feel that you have the above qualities and experience then we would like to hear from you.
To express your interest in this role please fully complete the application form. One of the Yeovil College Team will then be in touch to offer you an opportunity to find out more about the job role and the YC team.
For full details of key roles, accountabilities and essential requirements, please view the Job Description attached.
Salary: £24,495 – £29,820 FTE dependent on experience & teaching qualifications
Full time or Substantial part time considered. Full time hours - 37 hours per week.
Candidates must be available all year round.
Benefits include:
- 35 days annual leave - pro rata (plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays)
- Good opportunities for professional development. Teacher training.
- teacher Pension Scheme.
- Access to free staff car park.
- Extensive Employee Benefits Scheme including discounts at high street and on-line retailers.
- Onsite free gym
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite catering facilities
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.