Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years
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The Vacancy
Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years to join our team.
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Academic Grade 4 – 13) (Dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)
Job Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 26/06/26
Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Close Date: 3rd July 2025
Interview Date: 11th July 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.
Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years – The Role:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of health, care, and early years professionals? Wiltshire College & University Centre is looking for a dynamic, inspiring Lecturer to join our vibrant team and help nurture the next generation of carers, educators, and health practitioners.
Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years – Key Responsibilities:
As a Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, engaging teaching to students across a variety of courses in health, care, and early years.
- Inspire and motivate learners through innovative, practical learning experiences.
- Support students’ academic progress and personal development.
- Collaborate with a passionate team to develop curriculum and embed best practices.
- Stay current with industry trends and ensure teaching reflects the latest standards and regulations.
Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years – You:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have proven experience and qualifications in Health, Care, or Early Years.
- Are passionate about supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
- Bring creativity and energy to teaching, making complex topics accessible and exciting.
- Are committed to continuous professional development and educational excellence.
- Enjoy working collaboratively within a friendly, supportive college environment.
If you are excited about empowering learners and advancing health and care education, we would love to hear from you.
Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years – Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking
Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years – Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre 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.
To submit your application for this exciting Lecturer in Health, Care & Early Years opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
Applications for this role close on the 3rd July 2025.
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.
The Company
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
Testimonials
- Lily Raynor-Blundell
- Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport
Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.
- Tiffany Maxwell
- Executive Assistant
As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.
- Arvil Pogson-Davis
- Health & Safety Manager
My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.
The Benefits
Flexible Working
Pension Scheme
Training & Development
Shopping Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym
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