Lecturer in Foundation Studies

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Family discounts

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice

My Lifestyle discounts

Free parking

Onsite catering

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking a lecturer to support learners with SEND and SEMH in our college setting. A degree or equivalent is required, along with a teaching qualification or progression toward a PGCE post-16 within 2–4 years; GCSE Maths and English at C or above are expected; experience with SEND learners is essential.

We offer a generous TPS pension, substantial annual leave, and extensive professional development, plus family discounts, cycle-to-work, and on-site facilities across

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and substantial SEND experience.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards PGCE in post-16 education within 2–4 years.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or Level 2 equivalent.
• Experience with entry to level 1 learners with SEND and SEMH.
• CPD related to working with learners with learning disabilities.
• Experience in FE or schools supporting learners with learning disabilities.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

PGCE or stage towards post-16

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

SEND/learning disabilities CPD

Experience in FE or schools

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant SEND experience.
• Teaching qualification or willing to be working towards - You will be required to obtain a Stage 3 full professional qualification (PGCE in post-16 education or equivalent) within 2-4 years of commencing lecturing duties within the College
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above or Level 2 equivalent
• Experience working with entry to level 1 learners with SEND and SEMH
• Qualifications/CPD related to working with learners with learning disabilities
• Experience of working in Further Education or schools supporting learners with learning disabilities
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

What the college offers its staff

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• All staff members can buy aTOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.