Lecturer in Health and Social Care or Childcare

Salary: £33,595.87 - £51,931.55 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

You will join a team of lecturers responsible for delivering education in Further Education and/or Higher Education, on Health and Social Care and Childcare courses. Approximately 200 students study bilingually within the Health and Care Department across the two campuses in Dolgellau and Pwllheli. We offer Level 2 and Level 3 courses including Health and Social Care and Childcare and an Access to Higher Education (Health Care), Level 4 to Level 6 Health and Social Care course, and the Welsh Baccalaureate.

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach on the Further Education and/or Higher Education courses in line with their area of expertise. 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. Our department's success is measured by the high-quality teaching and opportunities we provide to our learners. In the Summer 2025 Health and Social Care A-Level results, our students achieved a 100% success rate. Our students often achieve grades above the national comparator. In Pwllheli, 95% of students achieved grade A*-C in the Health and Social Care Diploma. 92% of students achieved grade A*-C in the Childcare qualification.

We would also welcome applications from candidates who are interested in a job share.

Job Details
Job Reference
CMD/113/26

Salary
£33,595.87 - £51,931.55 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Place of Work

• Pwllheli
• Noted in the Job Description

Holiday Entitlement

• 46 days leave per annum.

• All normally observed public holidays, determined annually.

• Up to 5 days efficiency closure days per annum, determined annually

Working Pattern
37 hours per week.

835 hours annual teaching time - 24 to 26 hours teaching per week.

Up to 5 hours per week working off site in agreement with manager.

Pension Rights
Teachers Pension Scheme

Contract Type
Full Time Permanent

Closing Date
02 Feb 2026
12:00 PM (Midday)