Foundation Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; Northampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract stability

State-of-the-art campus

Impactful teaching

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Foundation Lecturer to deliver Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood to students with diverse needs. You will teach Foundation and Supported Learning, designing practical lessons that foster independence, self-advocacy and real-world confidence.

This full-time, temporary contract runs term-time only, with a start date of 2 November 2026. Salary is 30-35 per hour via Umbrella, paid weekly, with access to a state-of-the-art specialist campus and ongoing contract

Qualifications

• Recognised FE teaching qualification (QTS/DET/PGCE or equivalent) with GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience delivering Foundation Learning, Life Skills or SEN programmes in FE or specialist setting.
• Strong understanding of PfA frameworks and SEND Code of Practice.
• Valid Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum delivery of Life Skills and PfA outcomes with practical lessons.
• Bespoke planning to meet EHCP targets and differentiated classroom environments.
• Promote autonomy and teaching of everyday functional skills and self-care.
• Track progress and contribute evidence to EHCP reviews.
• Coordinate Learning Support Assistants to ensure a safe learning experience.

Skills

Teaching qualifications

Foundation Learning

SEN experience

PfA knowledge

EHCP understanding

Enhanced DBS

Education

QTS/DET/PGCE or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

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.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.