Foundation Life Skills Lecturer: Empower Independence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing contract

Specialist campus

Impactful teaching

Weekly pay

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Foundation Lecturer to deliver Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood across Foundation and Supported Learning provisions. You will design practical lessons that build real-world independence and self-advocacy for students with diverse learning needs.

Based in a renowned specialist campus, this temporary, term-time only role offers ongoing contract stability, a full-time schedule, and a focus on outcome-led teaching that supports progression, community

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and teach high-impact, practical lessons focusing on Life Skills and PfA outcomes.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet EHCP targets with differentiated classroom planning.
• Empower students to develop everyday functional skills and self-care strategies.
• Track milestones and contribute progress evidence to EHCP reviews.
• Coordinate Learning Support Assistants to ensure a safe, cohesive learning experience.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Differentiated instruction

Team collaboration

PfA awareness

SEN/Life Skills

Education

QTS/DET/PGCE or equivalent

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Foundation Lecturer to deliver Life Skills and Preparation for Adulthood across Foundation and Supported Learning provisions. You will design practical lessons that build real-world independence and self-advocacy for students with diverse learning needs.

Based in a renowned specialist campus, this temporary, term-time only role offers ongoing contract stability, a full-time schedule, and a focus on outcome-led teaching that supports progression, community