Lecturer - SEND

Barking & Dagenham College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting included

Generous holiday and pension

Ongoing CPD

Free parking

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College is seeking a passionate Lecturer - SEND to join on a permanent part-time basis (21.6 hours/week, 0.6 FTE). The role begins in August 2026 and involves delivering engaging literacy-focused lessons to SEND learners, adapting to diverse needs and driving progress.

You will use inclusive teaching strategies, track learner progress and contribute to curriculum development while working within a supportive team in London.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent).
• Experience teaching SEND students within Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to SEND learners.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and monitor progress.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to build independence.
• Monitor attendance, progress and achievement with timely interventions.
• Contribute to curriculum development to ensure employability pathways.

Skills

SEND teaching

Inclusive teaching

Differentiation

Digital systems

Attendance tracking

Education

PGCE or Cert Ed or equivalent

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Are you an inspiring Lecturer - SEND with a passion for supportinglearners to gain the core skills they need to thrive in work and life?

Join a forward-thinking college where education changes lives.

We are seeking a Lecturer - SENDto join our team on a Part-time (21.6 hours per week, 0.6 FTE), permanent basis. This role is expected to start in August 2026.

Our Story

Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.

With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.

Our SEND provision plays a vital role in empowering studentswithin our community to build confidence, progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer - SEND, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to SENDlearners, supporting them to develop practical literacy skills for work, further study and everyday life.

We’re seeking a passionate SEND lecturer who believes every learner can succeed. You’ll deliver inclusive, engaging lessons tailored to diverse needs, using strong Teaching, Learning and Assessment practices to drive progress, independence, and real-world outcomes.

You’ll be someone who:

• Puts learners first
• Adapts teaching creatively to meet individual needs
• Collaborates effectively with staff, families, and external teams
• Is reflective, proactive, and committed to continual improvement

You will:

• Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to learners with diverse starting points
• Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence
• Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required
• Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of education policiesand practice

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a passionate and committed Lecturer - SENDspecialist who understands the transformational impact of SEND education.

You should have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Experience teaching SEND studentswithin Further Education
• Experience delivering classes to students with a diverse range of Educational needs
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies
• The ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups
• Experience tracking and monitoring learner progress using digital systems
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing

If you are passionate about helping students gain skills that unlock new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary of £26,514 – £46,307 per annum, pro-rated to 21.6hoursper week, 0.6 FTE, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous holiday and pension packages
• Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
• Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success

Join a supportive team where your impact makes a real difference every day.

Advert closing date: 16/09/2026

Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks.For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culturewhere everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexualorientationor age.Should yourequireany reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, pleasedon’thesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged forstatingyour needsand we want to support you to do your best in this process.