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Lecturer Dental Technology
The Sheffield College, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 2RL5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Health and social care
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 29 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,740 – £40,342
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Skills & Qualifications
- GDC Registration is essential.
- Proven experience as a practicing Dental Nurse and/or Technician
- Prior experience in teaching or tutoring is highly desirable
- The ability to teach dental nursing and/or dental technology
- Extensive knowledge of Legislation, professionalism and ethics and GDC requirements for registrants.
- An assessor's qualification is highly desirable
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment
You may occasionally take part in cross college projects in line with our strategic goals.
What the college offers its staff
Joining The Sheffield College means joining a community where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your wellbeing matters.
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of £32,740 – £40,342 per annum, based on the skills, knowledge and experience you bring to the role. Please note the salary will be pro rata to reflect the hours worked.
Alongside your salary, your pension is one of the most valuable benefits of joining the College.The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)provides financial security in retirement and support for your loved ones.
If you would like to know more about this role please contact Sam Wilby, Curriculum ManagerSamantha.Wilby@sheffcol.ac.uk
Our Full Benefits Package
- Teachers’ Pension Schemewith agenerous 28.68% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave:37 days, plus8 bank holidaysandclosure days
- Health & wellbeing support, including:
- Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
- PAM Occupational Health service
- Free VDU eye tests
- Free parkingat most campuses
- Hybrid and flexible workingopportunities
- Continuous professional developmentopportunities
- A people focused working culturewhere you can grow and thrive
Further information about the job
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Dental Lecturer to join our academic team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in dental nursing and/or dental technology, substantial industry experience, and a thorough understanding of General Dental Council (GDC) requirements within clinical and educational settings. Alongside their professional expertise, they will bring a passion for teaching, inspiring learners, and supporting students to achieve their full potential within the dental profession.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver both theoretical and practical lectures in various areas of dental nursing and/or dental technology
- Teach students in the areas of dental nursing and/or dental technology
- Conduct hands-on training in various aspects of dental nursing and/or dental technology
- Develop, review, and assess curriculum materials, ensuring they align with current industry standards and advancements
- Provide mentorship and academic support to students throughout their learning journey
- Engage in research activities to contribute to the ongoing development of dental education
- Ensure that teaching methods are innovative, effective, and in line with best practices in the dental field
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on college website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sheffield College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Samantha.Wilby@sheffcol.ac.uk
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education college that provides academic, vocational and professional qualifications to approximately 13,218 young people and adults a year. Our mission is transforming lives through learning.
The college, which is Ofsted graded ‘good’, provides high quality academic, technical and vocational training to enhance qualifications, skills and employability across the region, and operates from a number of campuses and sites across the city.
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