Experienced Foundation Learning Lecturer

EXETER COLLEGE; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Generous holidays

Pension

Job summary

Exeter College in Exeter seeks an Experienced Foundation Learning Lecturer to teach students with additional needs, primarily at Entry Level 3, across Foundation Learning programmes. The role combines teaching and tutoring, supporting learners to develop confidence, independence and skills toward their EHCP targets.

The post is part-time in a supportive Foundation Learning and Inclusion team, with opportunities for professional development and a focus on inclusive education.

Qualifications

• has recent teaching experience and a passion for inclusive learning
• holds a teaching qualification
• demonstrate significant successful experience of teaching SEN students
• is organised, flexible and an effective team player
• has strong communication and problem-solving skills
• has strong admin skills
• is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning

Responsibilities

• teach across Foundation Learning programmes, primarily Entry Level 3
• combine teaching and tutoring responsibilities while supporting EHCP targets

Skills

Teaching

SEN

Communication

Team player

Organised

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Experienced Foundation Learning Lecturer

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Exeter, EX4 4JS
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 7 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 26 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

Love teaching young people with additional needs? Want to make a real difference to their confidence, independence and future? If you're an experienced SEN teacher who enjoys being at the heart of the classroom and building strong relationships with learners, this could be the role for you.

We're looking for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic Teacher (Lecturer) and Tutor to join our friendly and supportive Foundation Learning and Inclusion team in Tiverton on a part-time basis.

You may teach across our Foundation Learning programmes from pre-entry to level 1, but primarily you'll be teaching at Entry Level 3, helping students with SEMH or additional learning needs develop confidence, independence and skills for the future.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll combine teaching and tutoring responsibilities, while supporting our learners to meet their EHCP targets.

We're looking for someone who:

• has recent teaching experience and a passion for inclusive learning
• holds a teaching qualification
• is able to demonstrate significant successful experience of teaching SEN students
• is organised, flexible and an effective team player
• has strong communication and problem-solving skills
• has strong admin skills
• is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning

So, what are you waiting for? Come and join us…

What the college offers its staff

Why join Exeter College?

• join a successful and supportive team with a strong commitment to inclusive education
• play a key role in helping learners build confidence, independence and future opportunities
• work in a collaborative environment where ideas and innovation are encouraged
• join a growing Sunday Times Best Company
• great benefits, including discounted shopping, bikes, electric cars and watersports
• a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch a short video to learn more, and see what our staff have to say on our careers page.

Benefits

We'll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You'll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding.

Applying for the role

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 26th October 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in Tiverton on Monday 9th November 2026.

Everyone's welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We're totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you're successful, you'll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

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.

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