Lecturer - Foundation Learning and Development

East Coast College; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Lecturer for Foundation Learning and Development to enhance skills and aspirations in students with special needs. This role requires a commitment to inclusive practices and adaptive teaching to meet individual learning needs. The ideal applicant will possess strong teaching abilities, engage with external agencies, and contribute to student progression from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Salary ranges from £33,762 to £40,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

60 days holiday including bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 23% employer contribution

Excellent CPD opportunities

Discounted access to Gym, Salon, and Restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching students with special educational needs.
• Ability to engage and inspire students through tailored delivery.
• Strong communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Empower students through adaptive teaching methods.
• Deliver lessons from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and collaborate with external agencies.

Skills

Teaching

EHCP

SEND

Inclusive learning

Communication with external agencies

Education

Teacher qualification within first three years

Job description

Lecturer - Foundation Learning and Development

East Coast College, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED

Salary: £33,762.00 to £40,000.00 FTE (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37 hpw

Job Title

Lecturer - Foundation Learning and Development

Location

Great Yarmouth

Overview

Do you have experience working in SEND? Are you an advocate for developing skills and aspirations in students? Can you inspire students to achieve? The Foundation Learning Development team here at East Coast College are looking for an enthusiastic and engaging addition to their team.

Your day‑to‑day will involve empowering our students through adaptive and inclusive teaching to enable achievement of their English qualification. Delivering from E1 to L2, your student‑centred approach will ensure that their individual needs are met, as well as those identified in EHCPs, parent/carer interaction and external agencies. Your ability to build rapport and appreciate a holistic approach to their education and development will see you engage with and develop both their personal and professional identities. Your ability to inspire will not go unnoticed as your impact is realised through regular progress reviews and multi‑team collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. The college may provide support, but the employee must sign a commitment form and may be required to repay fees if they fail to complete the qualification or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Key Needs From You

• Experience - Teaching, EHCP, SEND
• Engaging - Inclusive learning, tailored delivery, session planning
• Communication - External agencies, student, parent/carers, colleagues
• Commitment - High‑quality delivery, learner needs

What East Coast College Will Offer You

• 60 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme – Employer contribution of 23%
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Discounted use of Gym, Salon and Restaurant

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity to be a part of East Coast College, apply now or contact Lucy Stebbings – [e-mail] for more information, or to receive the application in an accessible format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff to share this commitment.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.