Foundation Learning Lecturer

Yeovil College; Yeovil; Presencial; GBP 27 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Staff discount scheme

Generous pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free staff parking

Career development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Yeovil College is seeking a Foundation Learning Lecturer to support learners with SEND and SEMH needs. You will help them build confidence, develop essential skills and progress toward future opportunities in a trauma-informed, person-centred learning environment.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging sessions, adapt resources to individual needs and work closely with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to track progress, support wellbeing and safeguarding, and ensure

Qualificações

• Experience teaching learners with SEND/SEMH in post-16 or Foundation Learning settings.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and ability to build positive relationships.
• Qualified teaching certificate or willingness to work towards one; GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Ability to create engaging, personalised learning and develop Functional Skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork; resilience to manage challenging situations.
• Passion for inclusive education and safeguarding commitments.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver engaging Foundation Learning sessions for SEND/SEMH learners.
• Adapt resources to meet individual needs and support Functional Skills development.
• Track progress and maintain learning plans; monitor wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals.

Conhecimentos

Experience teaching learners with SEND

Trauma-informed practice

Communication and teamwork

Inclusive education and safeguarding

Formação académica

Qualified teaching qualification (PGCE/DTLLS/DEAT)

GCSE English and Maths (C or equivalent)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Foundation Learning Lecturer

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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys.

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