Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)

Merton College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 40 days + 8 days

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development & training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Here at Merton College, a Lecturer is sought to provide tutorial and pastoral care for groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties (SEND) and to monitor work experience activities. You will act as Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme, engage in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation, and contribute to curriculum planning and product development.

The role involves embedding mathematics and English to SEND to support the College’s strategic

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification and a relevant professional qualification are essential.
• Experience working with SEND learners and knowledge of SEND curriculum changes.
• Understanding of accreditation framework, assessment strategies, and RARPA.
• Experience with external agencies and assessment or IV practices for specialist accreditation.
• Experience using information technology and assistive technology to support learning.
• Familiarity with safeguarding and DBS processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties.
• Act as Course Leader, taking responsibility for the study programme.
• Monitor work experience activities and oversee accreditation processes.
• Embed mathematics and English to SEND and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Engage in all aspects of student assessment and contribute to product development.
• Collaborate with external agencies as required.

Skills

SEND experience

Teaching qualification

Curriculum development

Assessment & accreditation

RARPA framework

Information technology & assistivetech

External agencies & IV practices

Team collaboration

Pastoral care

Education

Teaching qualification

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

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 to monitor work experience activities. You will act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme, engage in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation, and contribute to curriculum planning and product development. The role involves embedding mathematics and English to SEND to support the College’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

The position requires holding a teaching qualification, a relevant professional qualification, and experience working with and understanding the needs of SEND learners. You will be part of a team, knowledgeable about current curriculum changes and the implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.

Responsibilities include managing students with challenging behaviour, teaching and communicating at a level appropriate to the varied learning abilities, applying the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post‑16 sector (incl. RARPA), and utilizing information and assistive technology in teaching. Experience working with external agencies, assessment and/or IV practices, and specialist accreditation is also required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Teaching qualification and a relevant professional qualification
• Experience working with learners with learning disabilities/difficulties (SEND)
• Knowledge of SEND curriculum changes, and experience developing curriculum to meet the demands of the Further Education Sector
• Understanding of the accreditation framework, assessment strategies, and application of RARPA
• Experience in using information technology and assistive technology to support learning
• Experience with external agencies and assessment or IV practices for specialist accreditation

Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days of wellbeing leave. A pension scheme offers a significant employer contribution, along with subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Equality & Diversity Statement

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Our Commitment

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