Health & Social Care Lecturer – Immediate Start

Location: Bromley, South East London
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary / Long-Term Agency Cover
Start Date: ASAP – Immediate Start
Contract End Date: Expected 27th November 2026
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (excluding unpaid lunch breaks)
Salary: Competitive daily/hourly rates, dependent on experience

About the Role

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a well-established and respected further education college in Bromley, seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer to join their team on an immediate basis.

This is a full-time temporary position covering long-term sickness absence, offering an excellent opportunity for a passionate educator to make a positive impact on learners preparing for careers within the Health and Social Care sector.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to students across a range of levels and abilities, supporting their academic progress, practical understanding and preparation for further education or employment.

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, confidently manage their own classes and contribute positively to a supportive curriculum team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging Health & Social Care lessons across a range of college programmes.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages student participation and achievement.
• Assess, mark and provide constructive feedback on learners' work.
• Monitor student progress, attendance and achievement, maintaining accurate academic records.
• Develop lesson plans, schemes of work and teaching resources aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to learners with varying abilities and educational needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Curriculum Manager and wider teaching team to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
• Contribute to course planning, assessment processes and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of classroom management, safeguarding and professional conduct.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience teaching Health & Social Care or substantial relevant professional experience within the sector.
• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or willingness to complete them.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Social Care subject content and relevant vocational learning.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and assess student progress effectively.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive education.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service – essential.
• Availability to start immediately – essential.

Desirable:

• Previous experience teaching within a further education college or post-16 setting.
• Experience delivering vocational Health & Social Care qualifications.
• Relevant industry experience within healthcare, social care or associated services.
• Experience supporting learners with additional educational needs.

Why Work with Philosophy Education?

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work within an established further education college.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to further temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities across South East London and Kent.
• A supportive and professional recruitment process.

Apply Today – Immediate Interviews

This is an urgent requirement, and we are looking to speak with suitable candidates who are available immediately and hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

If you are an experienced Health & Social Care Lecturer looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your most up-to-date CV, confirming your availability and DBS Update Service status.

Philosophy Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.