Foundation Learning Lecturer

Runwood Homes Senior Living; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Pension scheme 28.68%

Staff discount scheme

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College is seeking a Foundation Learning Lecturer to support learners with SEND and SEMH, helping them build confidence and essential skills for their futures. You will plan inclusive lessons, adapt resources, and collaborate with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals to help learners achieve goals.

You will track progress, maintain learning plans, support wellbeing and safeguarding, and ensure high-quality teaching across the department.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred teaching; plan and deliver engaging learning.
• Adapt resources to meet individual needs and work with Learning Support Practitioners, families and external professionals.
• Track progress and maintain learning plans; support wellbeing and safeguarding; ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the department.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Trauma-informed practice

Qualified teacher (PGCE/DTLLS/DEAT or

GCSE English & Maths at C

Engaging personalised learning

Strong communication & teamwork

Passion for inclusive education

Education

PGCE/DTLLS/DEAT or equivalent

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.

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

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.