Senior Lecturer – Paramedic Science Apprenticeship
Overview
University College Birmingham is hiring a full-time, permanent Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science to join the Social Work and Health Care Apprenticeships team. The role is based on site and involves leading the development and delivery of the Paramedic Science apprenticeship provision, ensuring that programmes meet academic, regulatory, and apprenticeship standards.
Who can apply
Applicants must be registered as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree-level qualification in Paramedic Science. Candidates need current professional knowledge and experience in learning, teaching, and assessment within paramedic or healthcare education, alongside a background in leading learning and teaching, curriculum development, and stakeholder collaboration. Employment is subject to completing an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to starting.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from £45,641 to £57,666 per annum on Salary Grade AC3. Benefits include 38 days of paid leave per year plus 12 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days, and an employer contribution of 28.6% to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Additional perks feature subsidised Aviva private healthcare with a Digital GP Service, an Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, financial wellbeing, and bereavement support, annual health MOTs with a registered nurse, staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship, salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycles, hybrid working opportunities, and free on-site gym membership.
Requirements
The role requires designing and delivering inclusive and innovative learning, including simulation and digital learning, while providing academic and pastoral support to apprentices. Responsibilities include contributing to programme leadership, quality enhancement, and monitoring apprentice engagement, retention, progression, achievement, and satisfaction. Staff members also collaborate with colleagues, employers, practice partners, and professional services teams to manage curriculum development, off-the-job training, progress monitoring, and preparation for Apprenticeship Assessment or End-Point Assessment.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 15 November 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 9 December 2026.