Lecturer in Dental

The Sheffield College • Part-time • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom • £31,181 - £38,421 / year • 12h ago

Lecturer in Dental

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

About The role

This role is 18.5 hours a week 0.5fte

TSC is dedicated to advancing dental technology education. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Dental Lecturer to join our academic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dental technology, with extensive practical experience, particularly in Orthodontics and CAD/CAM, as well as a passion for teaching the next generation of dental professionals.

Main Responsibilities

Deliver both theoretical and practical lectures in various areas of dental technology
Teach students in the areas of material science (basic and advanced), biosciences, and practical dental skills
Conduct hands-on training in various aspects of dental technology, including Orthodontics and CAD/CAM
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

Key Skills & Qualifications

GDC Registration as a Dental Technician or Clinical Dental Technician is essential
Proven experience as a practicing Dental Technician, ideally with expertise in all areas of dental technology, including Orthodontics
Experience with CAD/CAM systems is required
Prior experience in teaching or tutoring is highly desirable
The ability to teach both practical skills and theoretical subjects related to dental technology
Extensive knowledge of material science, advanced material science, and biosciences
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
A commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Tina Harrison, Assistant Principle Tina.Harrison@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £31,181 - £38,421 per annum (this will be pro rata to the hours work) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Our benefits

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with TPS - 28.68%
Annual leave - 42 Days (310.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
Health and wellbeing, we offer
Employee assistance programme through Bupa
Occupational Health through PAM
Free eye tests for VDU users
Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 22 February 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.

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