Lecturer – Health Care Apprenticeships

Overview

University College Birmingham is hiring a Lecturer for Health Care Apprenticeships within the Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships Department. This permanent position involves teaching predominantly within the institution's Nursing and Midwifery Council-approved Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, focusing particularly on mental health nursing. The role requires working on site to help learners build safe, person-centred practice, critical thinking, and professional capabilities.

What you get

The position offers an annual salary ranging from £39,560 to £44,352. Employees receive 38 days of paid annual leave per year alongside 12 bank holidays and concessionary days. Additional benefits include employer contributions to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, subsidised private healthcare from Aviva with a digital GP service, an employee assistance programme covering counseling and financial and bereavement support, and annual health MOTs conducted by a registered nurse. Staff also gain access to professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, and free on-site gym membership.

Requirements

Applicants must be a mental health nurse with a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Candidates can bring either academic or practice-based experience and must demonstrate a dedication to assisting learners from diverse backgrounds. All applicants are expected to show an understanding of Safeguarding principles and the PREVENT agenda within further and higher education.

How to apply

Interested candidates may reach out to Shelley Stinton, Deputy Head of Department, via email for an informal discussion about the position.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-01. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 20th November 2026.