Lecturer in Pathways

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance

College Closure & Wellbeing Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development

Additional Perks – meals, services, or

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Pathways to plan, deliver, and assess engaging sessions across Pathways and English & Maths Foundation Learning. You will develop learners’ communication, literacy, numeracy, digital and employability skills, tailoring lessons to individual needs and barriers to progression.

We welcome experienced Foundation Learning, SEND, or Pathways lecturers, or professionals moving into teaching with a Level 3 qualification or above.

Qualifications

• A relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Foundation Learning, or a related subject, with experience supporting individuals with additional learning needs or barriers to progression.
• Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed — and if not held, support will be provided to achieve it while you work.
• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs, SEND, or barriers to education and progression.
• A passion for inclusive education and helping learners develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and motivate learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt learning to individual requirements.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner success.
• A flexible, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Pathways and English & Maths Foundation Learning programmes.
• Develop learners’ communication, literacy, numeracy, digital, independent living, and employability skills.
• Create personalised learning experiences that meet individual needs, abilities, and aspirations.
• Support learners with SEND and additional learning needs to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• Build learners’ confidence, resilience, independence, and personal development.
• Monitor progress, set individual targets, and provide constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to support different learning needs and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, safeguarding, and learner wellbeing.
• Support learners to progress into further education, training, supported internships, or employment.

Skills

Strong communication

Motivating learners

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Education/SEND/Health & Social Care/Youth Work/Foundation Learning

Level 4 teaching qualification (welcomed)

Job description

Lecturer in Pathways

Location: Salisbury

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £31,507 per year Qualified Lecturer: £33,320 - £42,651 per year (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Are you passionate about empowering learners to build confidence, independence, and the skills they need for a brighter future? Do you enjoy helping individuals overcome barriers, discover their potential, and achieve their goals?

We’re looking for a dedicated Lecturer in Pathways to join our client. This is an excellent opportunity to support learners with diverse needs and abilities through engaging, personalised learning that develops essential life skills, confidence, independence, and employability.

Whether you’re an experienced Foundation Learning, SEND, or Pathways lecturer, or a professional with experience supporting young people or adults who is looking to move into teaching, we’d love to hear from you.

If you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Foundation Learning, or a related subject, and have experience supporting individuals with additional learning needs or barriers to progression, this could be the role for you.

Join our supportive team and make a lasting difference to learners’ lives.

What We Offer

Salary: Unqualified Lecturer: £31,507 per year

Qualified Lecturer: £33,320 – £42,651 per year

(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension.
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 days paid bank holidays.
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it.
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses.
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active.
• Professional Development – opportunities to develop your teaching and specialist knowledge.
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers.

A rewarding role where your passion for inclusion is valued and your work helps learners build brighter futures.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across Pathways and English & Maths Foundation Learning programmes.
• Develop learners’ communication, literacy, numeracy, digital, independent living, and employability skills.
• Create personalised learning experiences that meet individual needs, abilities, and aspirations.
• Support learners with SEND and additional learning needs to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
• Build learners’ confidence, resilience, independence, and personal development.
• Monitor progress, set individual targets, and provide constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to support different learning needs and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment, safeguarding, and learner wellbeing.
• Support learners to progress into further education, training, supported internships, or employment.

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above in Education, SEND, Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Foundation Learning, or a related subject and/or substantial relevant industry experience.
• A Level 4 teaching qualification or above is welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work.
• Experience supporting young people or adults with additional learning needs, SEND, or barriers to education and progression.
• A passion for inclusive education and helping learners develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and motivate learners with diverse needs and abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt learning to individual requirements.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner success.
• A flexible, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learners.

Why Join Us?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A stable and rewarding career in education.
• The opportunity to transform lives through inclusive learning.
• The chance to help learners overcome barriers and achieve their aspirations.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise in SEND and Foundation Learning.
• The satisfaction of seeing learners grow in confidence and independence.
• Your experience matters. Help learners recognise their strengths, develop essential skills, and take their next steps towards a brighter future.

Inspire confidence. Empower independence. Transform futures.

Safer Recruitment

Our client follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing Date: 19/11/2026

Closing date: 19th November 2026

Shortlist date: 20th November 2026

Interview date: TBC