Programme Tutor Health and Social Care
Oldham, UK (On-site)
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
Oldham College is one of the largest further education providers in Greater Manchester, supporting thousands of students each year to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need for their future.
We work closely with local employers, universities, and community partners to deliver education and training that meets the needs of our region. Our staff play a vital role in creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students and colleagues can thrive.
Every role at the College contributes to helping people achieve their potential.
About The Role
As a Programme Tutor in Health and Social Care, you will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment that enables students to achieve their full potential. You’ll create an inclusive and engaging environment, supporting all learners, including those with SEND, to progress and succeed. You’ll contribute to maintaining high standards across the curriculum while supporting the College’s commitment to empowering potential and achieving success.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th June.
Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in line with curriculum requirements
- Plan inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including SEND
- Monitor student progress, attendance and engagement, taking action where needed
- Provide clear targets and timely, constructive feedback to support achievement
- Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement activities
- Carry out duties in line with College policies and procedures, including safeguarding and equality commitments
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalent
- Relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or above
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and support learners
We offer a supportive working environment with opportunities to develop and progress. Benefits include:
- 54 days’ holiday, supporting work-life balance, including 35 bookable days plus bank holidays, efficiency days, and Christmas closure
- Pension contributions of 26.48%
- Free counselling and wellbeing support
- Retail discounts through our benefits platform
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Paid special leave
- Training and development opportunities
- Free breakfast Fridays
- On-site facilities including canteens and a day nursery
- Free parking and electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, and military families.
Flexible working options may be available depending on the role.
SAFEGUARDING
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, DfE barred list check, online searches, and references.
It is a criminal offence under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 to apply for regulated activity roles if barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.
USE OF AI IN APPLICATIONS
We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. If you do use AI, please ensure the information you submit accurately reflects your own skills, experience, and achievements. You may be asked to discuss your application during the recruitment process.
How To Apply
Please review the job description and person specification and submit your application by the closing date.
Join us and be part of a College where together, we invest in your future.
Oldham College offers an extensive range of technical & professional qualifications in areas including digital and creative, performing arts and media, financial and professional services, sport, travel and public services, construction and the built environment, caring professions and retail and commercial.We work closely with employers to ensure we are providing courses and developing students in sectors that are relevant, growing and have lots of career opportunities. These employers contribute to the development of our curriculum and help in other ways such as providing work experience, master classes, workshops and more.Each year we welcome around 10,000 students, including those aged 16-18 and adults, studying over 500 full + part-time courses, apprenticeships and T Levels.For more information on what we can offer businesses, call 0161 785 4330 or email apprenticeships@oldham.ac.uk.
