HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care

The vacancy

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Health and Social Care professionals in Higher Education? DN Colleges Group is seeking an experienced and motivated HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care to lead and deliver our BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care top-up programme across University Campus North Lincolnshire (UCNL) and University Campus Doncaster (UCDon).

This is an exciting opportunity to combine programme leadership, teaching and student support within a growing Higher Education environment. You will play a key role in ensuring an outstanding student experience, maintaining high academic standards and driving continuous improvement across the programme. Working closely with colleagues, university partners and external stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of innovative learning opportunities and help strengthen our Higher Education provision.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in social work and/or health, alongside a commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential.

This is a Group role and you will be expected to travel between both sites- Doncaster and Scunthorpe

• Lead curriculum planning and development within the programme area.
• Manage and coordinate the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme, ensuring its smooth and effective operation.
• Lead programme team meetings and relevant departmental committees.
• Produce annual programme reports and analyse student achievement and performance data.
• Deliver high-quality Higher Education teaching and assessment.
• Provide personal academic support and tutoring to students.
• Support programme timetabling and resource planning.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality enhancement activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with university partners, external examiners and industry stakeholders.
• Support student recruitment, induction, engagement and promotional activities.
• Participate in examination boards, subject-based committees and scholarly activity.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in a relevant Health and Social Care-related subject.
• Extensive experience within the Health and Social Care sector.
• Level 5 teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience of leading programmes within Higher Education.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement and student success.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
• 43 days annual leave, including 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays and 8 days off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities. We invest in our colleagues' growth and development through dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, support from our internal development panel and access to extensive e-learning resources.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
• On-site perks, including coffee shops, food halls, floristry, hair and beauty services and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role HE Programme Leader Health and Social Care but you might know this as Health and Social Care Programme Leader, Higher Education Health and Social Care Lecturer, Health and Social Care Course Leader, HE Health and Social Care Tutor, Health and Social Care Academic Lead.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing CPD. At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 23rd October 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.

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