Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)

Merton College; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Lecturer with experience in supporting learners with disabilities. The role involves providing pastoral care, curriculum planning, and managing challenging behavior among students. Candidates should hold a teaching qualification and demonstrate effective support strategies for diverse learning needs. This position offers generous leave, a robust pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with and understanding SEND.
• Ability to teach and communicate at various learning levels.
• Understanding current curriculum changes and their implications.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning difficulties.
• Act as Course Leader for student study programmes.
• Participate in curriculum planning and product development.

Skills

Understanding SEND needs

Experience in curriculum development

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Knowledge of accreditation framework

Proficient in information technology

Education

Teaching qualification

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Here at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities.

You ll act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme and take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation. You ll take part in curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and imbed Maths and English to SEND to deliver the College s strategic objectives.

As our Lecturer, you ll hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards), ideally hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND. Able to work as part of a team, you ll be aware of the current curriculum changes and the implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms. With knowledge and understanding of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education and the implications that this has for delivery and promotion of learning, you ll have experience of curriculum development to meet the changing demands of the Further Education Sector, with evidence of providing effective student support.

As an experienced teacher, you ll be able to manage students with challenging behaviour and demonstrate the ability to teach and to communicate at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning abilities. You ll have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post 16, including RARPA and understand the application of information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies. Your experience will include working with external agencies and assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation.

The College is committed to providing curriculum content relevant to the vocational aspirations of students and therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or can offer commercial experience in vocational specialisms.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 21st November 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.