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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Child Education
Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Health & Social Care and Child Education professionals?
Join our team as a Hourly Paid Lecturer and help deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that make a real difference. You will plan and deliver innovative lessons, assess and support students, contribute to curriculum development, and work collaboratively within a supportive and aspirational learning environment. We are looking for candidates with a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area, a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to gain one), and a commitment to helping learners achieve their potential. If you are enthusiastic about sharing your industry expertise, promoting excellence, and embodying our values of being Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational, we would love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team, where creativity, professional practice and learner success are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits include:
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);
* Opportunities for continuing professional development
* Strong staff support services.
Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and justifiably proud of the strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education.
All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Any specific Safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.
Closing date: Monday, 28th September 2026
Our reference: SE4261
Vacancy: Hourly Paid Lecturer in Health & Social Care and Child Education
Location: Lancaster
Salary: Up to £23.38 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience + appropriate holiday pay
Hours: Variable hours
Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College