Hourly Paid Lecturer in Foundation Studies

West Herts College; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Time off at Christmas

Early finishes on Fridays

Job summary

West Herts College is seeking an hourly paid lecturer for the Foundation Studies team at the Watford Campus. The role focuses on delivering sessions that support learners with Special Educational Needs and the requirements of relevant awarding bodies from pre-entry to Entry level 3.

The post requires flexible, well-organised teaching capable of removing barriers to learning and maintaining accurate records across college systems.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching foundation studies and SEN understanding preferred.
• Ability to create and develop learning opportunities for diverse learners.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Foundation Studies sessions to meet learners’ needs.
• Plan and adapt sessions to reflect SEND reforms and Code of Practice in FE.
• Support learners to achieve their EHCP outcomes and develop skills.

Job description

Hourly Paid Lecturer in Foundation Studies

The School of Foundation Studies is looking for an exceptional teacher with the qualities to make a difference to our learners to join their team in a teaching role. This is a key post, which requires an understanding of Special Educational Needs.

This role would suit someone capable of creating and developing a range of learning opportunities to meet the needs of our students and the relevant awarding bodies from pre-entry to Entry level 3.

Understanding complex learner needs and ensuring that barriers to learning are removed will be essential for this role. An understanding of the SEND reforms and how the Code of Practice impacts on FE courses is also important.

Good attention to detail is important with the ability to maintain accurate records utilising the College systems. Experience within foundation learning would help, but if you have teaching ability and could adapt your skills, we would love to hear from you.

As part of a specialist team, you will be expected to deliver high-quality provision and personalised learning, encouraging learners to enhance their skills and achieve their full potential set out in their Educational, Health and Care Plans.

This role requires a problem-solver with high expectations of themselves and our learners. This position will suit a flexible and highly organised individual that can plan and deliver sessions that meet the needs of young people in the department.

We are looking to recruit an hourly paid lecturer to work 10 hours per week at our Watford Campus.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.

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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Foundation Studies

Company: West Herts College

Salary: £32.46 to £35.18 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Watford, WD17 3EZ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026

Summary

The School of Foundation Studies is looking for an exceptional teacher with the qualities to make a difference to our learners to join their team in a teaching role. This is a key post, which requires an understanding of Special Educational Needs.

This role would suit someone capable of creating and developing a range of learning opportunities to meet the needs of our students and the relevant awarding bodies from pre-entry to Entry level 3.

Understanding complex learner needs and ensuring that barriers to learning are removed will be essential for this role. An understanding of the SEND reforms and how the Code of Practice impacts on FE courses is also important.

Good attention to detail is important with the ability to maintain accurate records utilising the College systems. Experience within foundation learning would help, but if you have teaching ability and could adapt your skills, we would love to hear from you.

As part of a specialist team, you will be expected to deliver high-quality provision and personalised learning, encouraging learners to enhance their skills and achieve their full potential set out in their Educational, Health and Care Plans.

This role requires a problem-solver with high expectations of themselves and our learners. This position will suit a flexible and highly organised individual that can plan and deliver sessions that meet the needs of young people in the department.

We are looking to recruit an hourly paid lecturer to work 10 hours per week at our Watford Campus.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6th November 2026.

You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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