PTHP Health Lecturer (Higher Education & Access to HE: Health, Psychology, Sociology)
Salary: £27.89 per hour
Hours: Variable
Working Weeks: Term time only
Contract Type: Part time hourly paid
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, 22nd of October 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd of November 2026

‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’

East Lancashire Learning Group (overview)
The East Lancashire Learning Group brings together Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and East Lancashire University Centre (ELUC) to provide an integrated education offer from community learning through to university-level study. Serving learners, employers and communities across Lancashire and beyond, the Group is committed to widening participation, raising aspirations and delivering high-quality education that supports social mobility, professional success and regional economic growth. Through ELUC, the Group provides accessible Higher Education opportunities that enable students to achieve university qualifications locally while benefiting from strong employer engagement, industry-relevant curricula and exceptional student support.

The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Higher Education Lecturer within East Lancashire University Centre (ELUC).

East Lancashire University Centre (ELUC), part of the East Lancashire Learning Group, is committed to delivering outstanding Higher Education that transforms lives and creates opportunities for learners across Lancashire and beyond. Our higher education provision combines academic excellence with strong employer engagement, ensuring students develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required for successful careers and further study.

As part of our ambitious and growing Higher Education team, you will work alongside passionate and experienced colleagues who are dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience. We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative culture, commitment to innovation, and focus on student success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a time of continued growth and development within Higher Education.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at ELUC Accrington but may be required to travel across sites.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation

What You Will Be Doing:

Delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Higher Education programmes.
Supporting students to achieve their full potential through outstanding academic and pastoral support.
Designing, developing and reviewing curriculum content to ensure programmes remain current, innovative and responsive to employer and industry needs.
Monitoring student progress and implementing effective strategies to promote achievement, retention and progression.
Contributing to quality assurance processes, including programme development, enhancement activities and compliance with awarding body and university partner requirements.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, employers and external stakeholders to enhance the student experience and graduate outcomes.
Promoting an inclusive learning environment that supports participation, success and wellbeing for all students.

What We Are Looking For:

A passionate and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering an outstanding student experience.
Relevant subject expertise and professional experience within the discipline area.
A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.
A teaching qualification
Excellent communication, organisational and digital skills.
The ability to inspire, motivate and engage diverse groups of learners.
A commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of academic quality.
Experience of teaching, training, coaching or mentoring would be advantageous, although full support will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer in Return:

Eligibility to join the Teachers’ OR Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply:

Still Interested?
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and follow the steps to apply online.

Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years – the only college in the country to achieve this – ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

East Lancashire Learning Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT