Foundation Learning Lecturer

Runwood Care Homes; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Generous pension

Staff discount

Career development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering

Cycle to work

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Foundation Learning Lecturer to support learners with SEND and SEMH needs, delivering inclusive, trauma-informed teaching. You will plan engaging lessons, adapt resources, track progress and collaborate with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to help learners achieve their goals.

The role is full-time, 37 hours per week, with safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities for professional development within a supportive college

Qualifications

• Experience teaching learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs, ideally in a post-16 or Foundation Learning setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, with the ability to build positive relationships and support learners to overcome barriers.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DTLLS, DEAT or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one, plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Ability to create engaging, personalised learning, adapt resources and support learners to develop Functional Skills and achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence and resilience to manage challenging situations and motivate learners.
• A passion for inclusive education, high expectations of learners and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging learning for learners with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Adapt resources to meet individual needs and track learner progress.
• Collaborate closely with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to help learners achieve goals.
• Support wellbeing and safeguarding and contribute to high-quality teaching across the department.
• Maintain learning plans and monitor progress throughout the programme.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Trauma-informed teaching

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE/DTLLS/DEAT)

GCSE English & Maths (C)

Job description

At Yeovil College, every learner deserves the chance to thrive. As a Foundation Learning Lecturer, you'll help learners with SEND and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs build confidence, develop essential skills and take positive steps towards their future. Join our Foundation Learning team and deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred teaching that makes a real difference. You'll plan and deliver engaging learning, adapt resources to meet individual needs and work closely with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to help learners achieve their goals. You'll play a key role in tracking progress, maintaining learning plans, supporting wellbeing and safeguarding, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across the department. If you're passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, recognise their potential and achieve more than they thought possible, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact at Yeovil College.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience teaching learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs, ideally in a post-16 or Foundation Learning setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice, with the ability to build positive relationships and support learners to overcome barriers.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DTLLS, DEAT or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one, plus GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Ability to create engaging, personalised learning, adapt resources and support learners to develop Functional Skills and achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence and resilience to manage challenging situations and motivate learners.
• A passion for inclusive education, high expectations of learners and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and continued professional development.

What we offer

• Annual Salary: £26,864 - £32,11
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.
• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% support employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates' suitability to work with children and young adults.