Course Leader Health & Social Care

Course Leader in Health and Social Care (0.8 FTE)
42771 - 45750 (per annum pro rata)

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking individual to further strengthen and expand our Health and Social Care provision creating clear and effective progression pathways into employment higher education and apprenticeships.

This role will play a central part in responding to both regional and national priorities within the health and care sector including workforce development community wellbeing and integrated care services. The Course Leader will lead and develop Health & Social Care programmes at Entry level Levels 1 2 and 3 ensuring curriculum relevance across adult social care community health safeguarding mental health awareness and person-centred practice.

Health and Social Care remains a strategic growth area for the service. This post offers an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality impactful provision that supports learners into meaningful careers while helping address skills shortages across the borough and beyond.

About Us

Our Newham Learning and Skills is the adult education service for the London Borough of Newham offering learning and training opportunities for residents across the borough.

As an Ofsted Good provider we are proud of our high quality learning offer and our commitment to supporting the needs of our local communities. We place learners at the heart of everything we do and champion lifelong learning as a way to empower people to achieve their aspirations.

About You

You are a qualified teacher (DTLLS / PGCE / Cert Ed / Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent) with substantial Health and Social Care experience educated to degree level or above and confident working with adult learners.

You will have a strong vocational background in the sector with excellent knowledge of current priorities workforce challenges and professional standards.

You are committed to learner success and share our dedication to placing students at the centre of all we do. You are an inspiring practitioner and an effective leader able to motivate and develop both learners and colleagues.

Your professional credibility and subject expertise will ensure a high quality learning experience and support strong learner achievement progression and employability outcomes.

You will bring experience in leading teams embedding digital learning technologies promoting innovative teaching practice and championing inclusion safeguarding and equality of opportunity.

You will also have a strong understanding of the Education Inspection Framework internal quality assurance processes compliance requirements and awarding body standards for accredited programmes. Youwill undertake Work Placement Assessments in addition to teaching assignment marking and feedback.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Roxana Jobson Head of Curriculum at

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Closing date: 15th April 2026 23:59
Interviews: 30th April 2026

Applications must include a CV and supporting statement.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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