Lecturer - Foundation Learning

UCS College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

UCS College Group is seeking a motivated practitioner to deliver high-quality Teaching, Learning and Assessment across the Foundation Learning timetable. The role focuses on re-engaging learners with SEND/SEMH and barriers to learning, helping them gain confidence, independence and employability skills.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships, manage challenging situations, and tailor teaching to meet diverse needs, supporting EHCP outcomes and progression destinations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with SEND and SEMH.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of individual needs.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and personalised learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Teaching, Learning and Assessment across the Foundation Learning timetable.
• Maximise learners’ potential to progress towards EHCP outcomes and personal goals.
• Create engaging, practical learning experiences that re-engage learners and build confidence.

Skills

SEND experience

SEMH experience

Inclusive teaching

Differentiated instruction

Job description

The post-holder will be a motivated, enthusiastic and resilient practitioner with a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), barriers to learning, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, and those who may have experienced disrupted education, extended periods out of learning, or be at risk of becoming, or currently identified as, NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training). They will deliver highly effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment across a Foundation Learning timetable, creating engaging, practical and meaningful learning experiences that re-engage students and build confidence, independence and employability skills.

The role will involve maximising learners’ potential to make positive progress towards their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes, personal aspirations and sustainable progression destinations. The post-holder will be skilled in developing positive relationships with learners, managing challenging situations effectively, and adapting teaching approaches to meet a wide range of individual needs. They will promote inclusive practice, deliver high-quality lessons and develop personalised teaching, learning and assessment strategies that support participation, achievement and personal development.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with learners with SEND, SEMH and/or those facing significant barriers to education and will possess a specialist area of expertise that enhances the Foundation Learning curriculum. They will be committed to creating a supportive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment that enables all learners to succeed and progress.