Lecturer in Skills for Work and Life

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 26,706 - 33,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

Kirklees Council is hiring a Lecturer in Skills for Work and Life based in Huddersfield. This role primarily focuses on delivering personalized programs for students with SEND/SEMH needs, ensuring their educational journey is tailored to their abilities.

Candidates should have a PGCE specializing in SEND/SEMH and a proven record of teaching young people with diverse learning requirements. Benefits include staff development opportunities and various employee assistance programs, aiming to promote equality and inclusion within the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students with SEND/SEMH.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Maintain college systems.

Skills

Teaching students with SEND/SEMH

Strong communication skills

Functional skills English and Maths

Education

PGCE with a specialism in SEND/SEMH

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lecturer in Skills for Work and Life

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £26,706.48 - £33,020.27 (FTE £32,938 - £40,725)

Hours and Weeks per Year: 30 hours / 52 weeks per year

Closing Date: 17th July 2026

In the role of MGL you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront, Huddersfield and your focus will be on delivering bespoke and personalised programmes to students with SEND/SEMH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching students with SEND/SEMH.
• Monitoring and assessing students in accordance with the requirements of the programme and contributing to the Quality Improvement Strategy.
• Contributing to curriculum development, design and delivery in response to changing requirements and new demands.
• Maintaining and monitoring college systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PGCE with a specialism in SEND/SEMH and demonstrable experience teaching young people with SEND/SEMH.
• Experience delivering functional skills English and Maths is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with young people with a wide range of learning needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Alignment with College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence.

Benefits:

• Staff development opportunities including a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications, and skills development for current and aspiring managers.
• Access to staff benefits such as employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work‑life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre‑employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.