Lecturer - Foundation Learning

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd, in partnership with a Northamptonshire college, is seeking a Foundation Learning Lecturer with animal care experience. You will combine practical animal knowledge with teaching to support learners with additional needs, helping them build confidence, develop skills and make progress.

You’ll deliver engaging lessons, develop learning materials and work with Learning Support Assistants to provide tailored support, assess progress and help students prepare for examinations.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with learners with additional needs.
• Qualifications or practical experience in working with animals.
• Experience of working with students aged 16 and over.
• Successful classroom practice that motivates and engages learners.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train Foundation Learning students.
• Develop learning support programmes and teaching materials.
• Supervise a team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Assess students initial support needs and monitor their progress.
• Arrange appropriate additional support for examinations.

Skills

Experience with learners with addt'l/…

Strong communication skills

Teaching/lecturing experience

Education

Animal care qualifications or practical experience

GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4+ or equivalent

Job description

Foundation Learning Lecturer

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £36,300 £43,200 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 2 November 2026

Think FE is working with a college in Northamptonshire to recruit a Foundation Learning Lecturer with animal care experience. This is an opportunity to combine practical animal knowledge with teaching that helps learners with additional needs build confidence, develop skills and make progress.

You ll deliver engaging lessons, develop learning materials and work closely with Learning Support Assistants to provide the right support for each student.

The role

• Teach and train Foundation Learning students.
• Develop learning support programmes and teaching materials.
• Supervise a team of Learning Support Assistants.
• Assess students initial support needs and monitor their progress.
• Arrange appropriate additional support for examinations.

What we re looking for

• Experience of working with learners with additional needs.
• Relevant qualifications or practical experience in working with animals.
• Experience of working with students aged 16 and over.
• Successful classroom practice that motivates and engages learners.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to continuing professional development.