Lecturer in SEN - Maternity Cover

Heart of Worcestershire College; Holt End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Confidential Employee Assistance

Regular Continuing Professional Dev

Opportunity to gain further quals

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working (depending on role)

Staff discounts & benefits

Progression opportunities

Mentor support in new role

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses)

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College invites applications for a Lecturer in Special Educational Needs (SEN). The post focuses on planning and delivering SEN curricula, with emphasis on inclusive teaching and safeguarding.

You will contribute to quality assurance, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback to learners across our campuses. The successful candidate will join a welcoming and diverse community, with opportunities for professional development and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare learning activities in line with the curriculum.
• Deliver effective programmes of learning with strong classroom management.
• Work with the College and examining bodies, upholding quality assurance.
• Monitor and assess students' progress and provide feedback.
• Evaluate learners' work against curriculum criteria and give timely constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate administration to support students and College needs.
• Undertake continuous professional development.
• Provide support for students to maximise satisfaction, attendance and achievement.
• Ensure safe working practices and meet statutory requirements.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in the SEN context.

Skills

Special Educational Needs experience

Lecturer / Teaching

Assessment of learners

Job description

• Plan and prepare, in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum.
• Deliver effective programmes of learning, through efficient classroom management.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of the College and examining bodies, implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Undertake monitoring and assessment of students' and clients' progress.
• To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and developmental feedback to learners.
• To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs.
• Undertake continuous professional development in accordance with professional development policy.
• Provide support for students, to ensure the best possible satisfaction, attendance and achievement levels.
• To ensure safe working practices at all times and ensure that statutory requirements are met.
• Undertake the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. To become a Lecturer in our SEN department, we need someone who is experienced in Special Educational Needs, patient and enthusiastic.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities. We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools. All applicants must be prepared to travel to our campuses or surrounding areas as required.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green! Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth., Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen HoW. The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity. For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities