Integrated Services Lecturer

Ambitious about Autism; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute for autistic young people in Brighton seeks an Integrated Studies Lecturer. You will inspire and support learners by tailoring your teaching to their individual needs, ensuring every learner achieves. A deep understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities is needed, along with strong communication skills. Join a diverse community dedicated to empowering autistic individuals to reach their full potential. This position offers a chance to make a valid impact in the lives of young people with autism.

Benefits

Supportive professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Dedicated team collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching students with a range of abilities and needs.
• Commitment to creating inclusive learning environments celebrating difference.
• Clear understanding of safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support learners by tailoring teaching to individual needs.
• Ensure development of personal learning plans and track student progress.
• Promote a culture of diversity and implement the EDI strategy.

Skills

Teaching students with diverse needs

Strong communication skills

Empathetic approach to teaching

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering inclusive education and empowering autistic young people with diverse needs? Join St John's College as an Integrated Studies Lecturer and contribute to the achievement of outstanding outcomes for our learners.

At St John's College, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and motivating learning environment for learners of varying abilities. Based at our satellite provision at Brighton Metropolitan College, you will play a crucial role in the delivery, teaching, and course leadership to learners while ensuring that the service provided aligns with our values of respect, inclusion, and individual growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching & Learning : Inspire and support learners of all abilities, teaching a broad range of subjects within the St John's College curriculum, including functional skills in literacy and numeracy. Tailor your teaching to suit the individual needs of students, ensuring they are motivated and supported in their educational journey.
• Student Support : Ensure the development of personal learning plans (ILPs) for students, conducting initial assessments and regular reviews to track progress. Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, ensuring every learner receives the service they need to succeed, both academically and in their future careers.
• Collaboration : Work closely with the St John's Curriculum Management team and our co-located mainstream college partners to coordinate learners' access to mainstream learning opportunities. Collaborate with external partners, employers, and schools to enrich the learning experience and support work placements and community engagement.
• Administrative & Quality Assurance : Maintain accurate records, monitor learners' progress, and contribute to the preparation for internal and external inspections. Ensure compliance with College policies and safeguarding regulations, and participate in quality assurance processes.
• Inclusive Culture : Embrace and promote a culture of diversity, working alongside the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), EDI committee, and staff to implement and evaluate our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Experience : Proven experience in teaching students with a range of abilities and needs, including functional skills in literacy and numeracy.
• Commitment to Inclusion : A deep understanding of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and a commitment to creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate and value difference.
• Personal Attributes : Strong communication skills, an empathetic approach to teaching, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Professional Development : A commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to mentor assistants and volunteers.
• Safeguarding : A clear understanding of safeguarding practices and a dedication to creating a safe and supportive environment for all learners.

Why Join Us?

At St John's College, we believe that every learner deserves the best possible education tailored to their unique needs. As part of our team, you will help shape the educational experience of autistic young people and support them to reach their full potential. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community that values difference and supports both students and staff in their growth.

We offer a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and make a real difference in the lives of young people with autism.

St John's College is part of the Ambitious about Autism network, where we share a core value of valuing difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that celebrates the unique abilities of all learners.

Closing Date: 09th January 2026

Candidates informed of outcome: 12th January 2026

Interview Date : 16th January 2026

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.