Lecturer - Foundation Learning

Kingston College; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave (5 days)

Pension scheme (Teachers/ LGPS)

Job summary

Kingston College seeks a Lecturer to support Foundation Learning students, providing tutorial and pastoral support to learners with SEND while monitoring work experience activities.

You will design innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies, embed Maths and English, and develop vocational curricula with CPD and progression focus.

You will hold or work towards a recognised teaching qualification, with strong collaborative and inclusive teaching approaches to improve learner outcomes.

Qualifications

• Provide tutorial and pastoral support to groups of learners with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
• Design and deliver learning support materials, methods and activities for all learners, including those re-engaging with education.
• Deliver teaching and assessment within your area of specialism, including Maths and English to SEND learners at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, coordinate and supervise practical work, events and assessment projects, guiding learners on techniques.
• Embed Maths, English, employability and life skills into teaching and progression pathways.

Skills

Pastoral support

Inclusion and SEND experience

Curriculum development

Mathematics and English teaching

Group teaching

Education

Qualified teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

Job description

Kingston College is seeking a Lecturer to support students within the Foundation Learning area of the College. You will provide tutorial and pastoral support to groups of learners with learning disabilities and/or difficulties, while also monitoring and supporting work experience activities.

You will develop, implement and promote innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies that drive quality improvement and enhance the learning experience. You will design and deliver effective learning support materials, methods and activities for all learners, including those re‑engaging with education. You will deliver teaching and assessment within your area of specialism, including lectures, coursework, practical activities and fieldwork. You will also deliver Maths and English to SEND learners at the appropriate level.

In addition, you will arrange, coordinate and supervise practical work, events and assessment projects, providing students with guidance and advice on appropriate techniques and approaches.

As our Lecturer, you will hold a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one), and have undertaken recent, relevant continuous professional development. You will have strong knowledge and current teaching experience across a range of academic and vocational levels, with experience of embedding Maths, English, employability and life skills into your teaching. You will understand the importance of inclusive learning strategies and progression pathways within the further education sector, particularly in improving opportunities and outcomes for learners with SEND. You will also have experience of vocational curriculum development within Further Education, including RARPA.

You will have a strong understanding of strategies for meeting the individual learning needs of students, together with experience of motivating and supporting individuals and teams to achieve agreed objectives. You will also be able to develop and deliver engaging vocational programmes that meet the needs of learners and support their progression. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will be confident communicating with students, colleagues and internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong interpersonal skills, together with effective planning, preparation, organisational and administrative abilities, will enable you to manage your responsibilities effectively and maintain a high level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health.
• There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

£40,972 - £49,191 per annum, plus up to 53 days + Bank Holidays