Lecturer - Foundation Learning (FTC) 13125

Educators; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Independent Living Skills (ILS) to join our Foundation Learning team on a 0.7 FTE maternity cover basis.

You will plan, deliver and assess highly individualised learning programmes for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for independent living, community participation, health and wellbeing, and future employability.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and relevant degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting learners with ALN, learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver learner-centred independent living programmes.
• Support learners to develop independent living and employability skills.
• Monitor progress via RARPA and contribute to reviews.
• Provide pastoral support and liaise with families and external agencies.
• Promote inclusive learning environments and positive behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Learner-centred approach

Education

Teaching qualification

Relevant degree

Job description

Salary: £18,472 - £36,353 pro rata per annum (Based on FTE £26,389 - £51,934 per annum) Dependent on qualifications and experience

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Independent Living Skills (ILS) to join our Foundation Learning team on a 0.7 FTE maternity cover basis. This rewarding role involves planning, delivering and assessing highly individualised learning programmes for learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for independent living, community participation, health and wellbeing, and future employability.

What You'll Do

• Plan and deliver engaging, person-centred learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs and aspirations.
• Support learners to develop independent living, communication, employability and social skills.
• Monitor and track learner progress through RARPA processes and contribute to annual reviews.
• Provide pastoral support and work collaboratively with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Promote positive behaviours and create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team to help learners achieve successful outcomes and progression opportunities.

About You

You will be a passionate and inspiring teaching professional with experience of supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs, learning disabilities and/or complex needs. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a learner-centred approach, and the ability to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences that enable every learner to thrive. A recognised teaching qualification and relevant degree (or equivalent experience) are essential.

Why Join Us

Our Foundation Learning provision is one of the largest in Wales, supporting hundreds of learners across multiple campuses. You'll join a highly supportive team that is passionate about learner success, inclusion and continuous professional development. We offer a collaborative working environment, excellent CPD opportunities and the chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional learning needs.

Additional Information

***This position is offered on a fixed-term basis to cover a period of maternity leave, ending on 2nd July 2027.

The closing date for completed applications is 19th November 2026 at 11:59pm.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve.

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.