Brighton MET
Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Maternity Cover) [BRTN0270]
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Lecturer in Health & Social Care (Maternity Cover) [BRTN0270]
Organisation: Brighton MET College (part of the Chichester College Group)
Location: Brighton Salary: Pro rata of £27,785 - £43,325 per annum (i.e. £19,449.50 - £30,327.50) Hours: 25.9 hours per week (52 weeks per year)
About the Role
Are you an experienced and passionate health, care, or professional with a drive to inspire the next generation of nurses, carers, or social workers?
Brighton MET College is seeking a Lecturer in Health & Social Care to join our fantastic team, providing essential support to students entering critical caring roles.
You’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning to our engaged students, sharing your expertise and enthusiasm to help them excel in this vital sector.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity (up to one year or until the return/resignation/replacement of the relevant repost holder).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality lectures that equip young people with:
- Essential knowledge
- Practical skills for careers in nursing, social work, or care
- Inspire and motivate students from a varied and inclusive student body
- Foster a positive, supportive learning environment with:
- Innovative teaching methods
- Community engagement
- Celebration of individual differences
- Ensure outstanding teaching standards and contribute to instructional excellence
Benefits Package (Pad likelihood for staff)
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Brighton MET College offers highly competitive benefits, including:
- Pension: Group contributes 28.68% of your pensionable earnings via the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Leave:
- 40 days annual leave (plus additional days for college closures and bank holidays)
- Wellbeing day
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra leave days
- Discounts: Shopping, travel, dining, and access to:
- Onsite facilities (e.g. gym, on-campus nurseries such as First Steps Childcare*)
- Family-friendly policies:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave (eligible on continuous service)
- Professional Development:
- Funding available for Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship (to qualified/qualifying staff)Pro-rated holidays and benefits are calculated based on 25.9 hours per week. Full policy details are available in the Staff Benefits booklet(link will be provided in full advert).
*Applies to specific Chichester College Group campuses.
Career & Leadership Development
Support for alternative pathways into teaching:
- Fully funded Level 5 Teacher Apprenticeship Explore your career progress via this pathway: Chichester College Group: Your Career & Professional Development
Why Join Us?
Working at Chichester College Group means being immersed in a dynamic and inclusive further education environment with:
- Diverse student demographics
- Supportive organisational culture
- Innovative teaching methodologies
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Commitments:
✔ Equal opportunities employer ✔ Safeguarding obligations: All posts require an enhanced DBS check ✔ Disability Confident Employer: We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Full-time PART-TIME roles, JOB SHARES, and Flexible working opportunities are actively encouraged and embraced as part of our inclusive ethos. Support includes:
- Giving precedence to workload around caring responsibilities
- Personal-centred approach to working hours and commitments
Doubts over specific arrangements? They’ll be confirmed in interview.
Application Notes
- Fixed-term contract: Duration depends on maternity cover needs (one year maximum).
- Closing date: 20 July 2026
- Interview submission date: To be confirmed post-application.
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Deferred interview decisions possible—early close discretionary when sufficient applicants are selected.
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