Foundation Lecturer (SEN)

Foundation Lecturer (Part-Time, Permanent)
Location: Radstock
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time (30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Salary: 30.6K - 38K Pro-rata

We are excited to support a highly regarded education provider in Radstock in recruiting a Foundation Lecturer to join their dedicated team. This role plays a vital part in delivering outstanding educational provision to a cohort of EHCP learners with diverse special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will empower learners by delivering high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment, ensuring each student achieves their full potential.

• Teaching & Learning: Plan and deliver engaging learning programmes, including life skills, employability skills, and functional maths and English (Entry Level 1 to Level 1).
• Resource Development: Create schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, and learning materials tailored to the needs of learners with SEND and/or social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Maintain accurate records of formative and summative assessments, ensuring learners' progress is effectively tracked and communicated.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the SEND Coordinator, support staff, and wider teams to support learners' transition and progression.
• Health & Safety: Conduct risk assessments for classroom activities, workshops, and educational trips.

Please contact us for the full job description.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified professional with:

• A teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLS, or equivalent).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience or knowledge of sensory-based learning environments within Foundation Learning Provision.
• Strong curriculum development and innovative teaching delivery skills.

For a complete person specification, please get in touch.

This education provider offers an attractive package of benefits to its staff, including:

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 40 days (pro-rata) plus closure days and public holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• Professional Development: Ongoing CPD opportunities.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible working options and progressive family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks:
  • Selfie Day (one paid day off per year).
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Subsidised on-site cafes.
  • Discounted treatments at the on-site academy.
  • Free parking at the Radstock campus.
  • Cycle to Work and Laptop Salary Sacrifice Schemes.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling and support).
  • 500 Refer-a-Friend Reward.

This education provider is a dynamic and successful institution dedicated to shaping the future workforce. They offer a wide range of vocational and academic courses and are committed to supporting learners with SEND to achieve their goals.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of SEND learners, we'd love to hear from you!

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