Lecturer in Foundation Learning (SEND)

Bath College; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days holiday

Pension scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work

Private healthcare

Eye sight tests

Free parking

Job summary

Bath College is seeking two permanent lecturers to deliver learning programmes to a cohort of EHCP learners with diverse needs at Bath City Centre and Somer Valley campuses. Each post is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a salary band of £30,348–£40,015 per year (full time equivalent).

The role involves delivering life skills, employability skills and functional maths/English from Entry Level 1 to Level 1, producing schemes of work and assessment plans, and coordinating formative and

Qualifications

• Qualified teaching qualification required or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning programmes, including life skills, employability skills and both functional maths and English at Entry Level 1 to Level 1 to a cohort of learners with SEND.
• Produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and related activities.
• Coordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments.
• Communicate examination entry and timetable to curriculum/support teams and learners as appropriate.

Education

PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Location

Dual Campus

Application Deadline

6 September 2026

Department

FDN - Foundation Learning Team

Location

Dual Campus

Compensation

£30,348 - £40,015 / year

Description

2 Permanent contracts, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

1 position based in Bath City Centre

1 position based in Somer Valley, Radstock

Interview date: 28 September

Salary is full time equivalent

Qualified Lecturers - L5 and above £32,186 - £40,015

Unqualified Lecturers £30,348 - £32,186

This role is key in delivering excellent provision to a cohort of EHCP learners with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities with their associated packages of support. The post holder will deliver high standards of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure the success of the learners.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver learning programmes, including life skills, employability skills and both functional maths and English at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, and Level 1, to a cohort of learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health issues.
• To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning
• To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning
• To communicate internal and external examination entry and timetable, where appropriate, to the curriculum and support team and learners as appropriate

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification or willing to work towards

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Staff Benefits

• Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
• One Selfie Day per year
• Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff
• Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
• Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
• Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
• The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
• Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
• Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
• Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock