Lecturer Integrated Foundation Year and Health (UN5499)
Lecturer Integrated Foundation Year and Health
About the job
Part Time: 0.6FTE (22.2) hours per week
Interview Date: 4 August 2026
The Lecturer Integrated Foundation Year and Health vacancy is your chance to help students take confident first steps into degree-level study at the University of Northampton. Delivered across the University’s full portfolio and organised into broad cognate subject groupings, the course combines academic skills development with subject-focused learning. In this post, you will deliver engaging teaching across the Health cognate area, support students as a personal tutor, and contribute to wider faculty and University activity. Designed for learners who may not have traditional entry qualifications, the Integrated Foundation Year builds the critical study skills and subject understanding students need to progress onto their chosen degree pathway, before moving into the standard degree course.
You will be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.
About you
You will be a student-focused educator with strong, current knowledge and experience in Health-related disciplines, including Nursing and wider Allied Health Professions.
You will bring significant experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds and a proven commitment to helping students build confidence, academic skills and subject understanding so they can progress and succeed.
We are looking to recruit someone who can:
- Demonstrate good subject knowledge and applied experience across health and/or nursing-related fields, with the ability to teach confidently at foundation level.
- Plan, design and deliver high-quality learning that integrates academic skills and health contexts (including evidence-informed practice and professional standards where appropriate).
- Engage and motivate students effectively, using inclusive approaches that support a wide range of entry points and learning needs.
- Use effective assessment, feedback and academic tutoring to develop students’ confidence, academic integrity and readiness for degree-level study in health and nursing-related pathways.
- Contribute to programme development and wider faculty initiatives (e.g., employability, enterprise and social impact) that enhance the student experience in health.
- Work collegiately and flexibly as part of a team, with a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in teaching and practice.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Degree qualification or equivalent in relevant subject
- Professional Recognition as HEA Fellow (D2) or teaching qualification recognised by HESA, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timescale
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in relevant subject
- Doctorate in relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion
- Relevant professional qualification
Faculty of Health, Sport & Behavioural Sciences:
This post sits within the Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences (FHSBS) and contributes to a supportive, student-centred environment that helps learners build confidence, academic readiness and a clear sense of their degree direction.
The Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) is a university-wide route into undergraduate study. Students enrol as an entry route to their chosen degree, progressing to Year 1 of the degree on successful completion. The IFY is delivered through faculty-aligned pathways and organised into cognate subject groupings that combine core academic and digital study skills with subject learning relevant to each pathway.
About Us
At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.
Our People
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.
Our Values
- Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
- Sustainability: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
- Aspiration: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
- Trust: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.
Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.
Right to Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. The University can consider Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position subject to eligibility requirements of the points-based system being met.
Equality
We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.
Together @ UON
Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion
Together @ UON affirms our dedication to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where all can thrive, aligning with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.
Commitments Include:
- Creating an Inclusive Environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
- Supporting Students and Staff: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
- Tackling Inequalities: Involving students in recruitment, integrating forums for equality data analysis, and supporting networks for protected characteristics.
UON’s Major Commitments:
- Disability Confident
- Standalone Pledge
- IHRA Working Definition
For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON
