Foundation Learning Lecturer

Runwood Care Homes; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Pension scheme 28.68%

Staff discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College’s Foundation Learning team seeks a dedicated teacher to deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred learning for post-16 learners. You will plan engaging lessons, adapt resources to individual needs and work with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to help learners achieve their goals and progress.

You will track progress, maintain learning plans and support wellbeing and safeguarding while contributing to high-quality teaching across the

Qualifications

• Experience teaching learners with SEND/SEMH in post-16 or Foundation Learning settings.
• Trauma-informed practice with the ability to build positive relationships and support learners.
• Willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification if not held.
• Ability to create engaging, personalised learning and develop Functional Skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with resilience to manage challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred teaching across Foundation Learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning, adapt resources to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to support learners.
• Track progress, maintain learning plans and support wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the department.

Skills

Experience teaching SEND/SEMH learners

Trauma-informed practice

Personalised learning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified teaching qualification or working towards one

GCSE English & Maths at grade C or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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.

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