Lecturer - Orchard Hill College - Southwark

Orchard Hill College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer to manage teaching teams and provide learner-centred education for adults with special needs. The role requires effective planning, assessment practices, and a commitment to safeguarding policies. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant teaching qualification. This position supports employee wellbeing and offers career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing support

Employee Discounts

Pathways for progression

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate of Education (CertEd) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Able to implement assessments and communicate effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage teaching/learning effectively within curriculum.
• Supervise team members, including volunteers and students.
• Participate in staff development opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication with students and professionals

Ability to implement assessments and evaluations

Management and supervision of teams

Commitment to safeguarding policies

Education

Certificate of Education (CertEd) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to join our dedicated and welcoming team. You will be responsible for managing and directing teaching teams and ensuring effective, learner‑centred learning opportunities to meet the needs of adults with special needs.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Effective planning of teaching/learning within designated curriculum
• Ensuring that student learning experiences are organised in a progression which supports the development of the individual.
• Implementing appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programmes
• Effective management and supervision of team members, including whenever necessary, volunteers, students and visitors
• Participation and planning/delivery in appropriate staff development opportunities to up‑date or develop new skills.
• Must hold a Certificate of Education (CertEd) on appointment, or an alternative equivalent teaching qualification, or currently be undertaking or willing to undertake the Certificate of Education (CertEd)
• Able to implement appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programme
• Able to communicate effectively with students, carers and professionals.
• Able to communicate a commitment to the view that students with special needs can and do achieve.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and to promote and comply with the College's Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies, Disability Confident

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)