Practice Educator - Health (Paramedic) (80%)


Company:	Weston College
Salary:	£23,848 - £32,457.60
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 2AL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a

Practice Educator - Health (Paramedic)?

This is a part-time role, working 29.6 hours per week.

You will join a progressive and successful team, delivering a range of full-time and part-time programmes within the Health team. The successful individual will apply their knowledge and expertise as a paramedic across a range of vocational and work-based programmes.

Curious about moving into teaching but unsure where to start? We'll help you train, qualify, and grow - all while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom.

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

Day to day duties of the role

Assessing upon a range of accredited programmes across Health and Social Care, as required, delivering the learning aims of students. This may be achieved through general teaching, one-to-one tutorial, classroom style workshops, observation, reviews, and the assessment of students in the College or in the workplace.

To course lead vocational and work-based learning programme(s) of study for learners in the Health and Social Care division, ensuring high-levels of achievement and success.

To deliver an exceptional learner experience through the delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment leading to positive achievement outcomes and progression on to higher levels of study, employment, or apprenticeships.

To undertake responsibilities for assisting in the course management of a designated course, being responsible for the application of awarding/validating body regulations and procedures and upholding academic standards.

Required skills and qualifications

Working knowledge of the Health and Social Care industry, specifically within the Health sector as a paramedic.

Relevant medical and/or clinical occupational experience.

Understanding and experience of key health and social care practices to effectively teach and monitor student performance and progress.

Promoting a culture of involvement, listening, and responding to students' needs.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact or 01934 411441.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.

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