Foundation Lecturer

Dovetail And Slate Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail And Slate Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Foundation Lecturer to deliver Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood curricula within a vibrant FE community.

You will teach across Foundation and Supported Learning, creating practical lessons that build independence, self-advocacy and real-world confidence for young people with diverse needs.

This is a temporary, ongoing contract with term-time hours, starting 2 November 2026; salary £30-£35 per hour paid weekly via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Recognised FE teaching qualification (QTS/DET/PGCE or equivalent).
• Experience delivering Foundation Learning, Life Skills or SEN in FE or specialist settings.
• Good understanding of PfA frameworks and SEND Code of Practice.
• Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Design and teach high‑impact, practical Life Skills and PfA outcomes.
• Bespoke Planning: Differentiate teaching to meet EHCP targets.
• Promoting Autonomy: Help students develop everyday functional skills and self-care.
• Progress Assessment: Track milestones and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate Learning Support Assistants to ensure a safe learning environment.

Job description

Foundation Lecturer (Life Skills & Independence Specialist)

Employment Type: Temporary, ongoing contract, term-time only

Start Date: 2nd of November 2026

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £30-£35 per hour via Umbrella, paid weekly

Are you an inspiring educator driven by the belief that every learner deserves an equitable pathway to independence? We are seeking a Foundation Lecturer to join a vibrant further education community, leading on the delivery of vital Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood curricula.

In this role, you will be the architect of your students' personal growth. Teaching across Foundation and Supported Learning provisions, you will deliver engaging, practical learning experiences designed to build real-world confidence, self-advocacy, and essential life skills for young people with diverse learning needs.

Benefits:

• Ongoing Contract Stability: Secure a full-time, ongoing placement for the academic year with a high-performing department.

• State-of-the-Art Environment: Work within a renowned specialist campus equipped with outstanding practical learning environments.

• Transformative Impact: Focus on outcome-led teaching that directly shapes students' independence, community inclusion, and future aspirations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Delivery: Design and teach high-impact, practical lessons focused on Life Skills, community access, personal safety, and Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes.

• Bespoke Planning: Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet individual EHCP targets, creating a structured, highly differentiated classroom environment.

• Promoting Autonomy: Empower students to develop everyday functional skills, decision-making abilities, and self-care strategies.

• Progress Assessment: Track, record, and evaluate student milestones, contributing detailed progress evidence to annual EHCP reviews.

• Team Collaboration: Direct and coordinate classroom Learning Support Assistants to ensure a safe, cohesive, and supportive learning experience.

Requirements:

• A recognised teaching qualification suitable for Further Education (e.g., QTS, DET, PGCE, or equivalent) alongside GCSEs in Maths and English.

• Proven experience delivering Foundation Learning, Life Skills, or SEN programmes within a Further Education or specialist secondary setting.

• Strong understanding of Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) frameworks and the SEND Code of Practice.

• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS check.

Even if you don't meet every single criteria listed, if you are a resilient individual with a genuine passion for supporting students and a willingness to learn, we would still love to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer.