Foundation Lecturer: Life Skills & Independence

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

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