Lecturer - SEND

Barking & Dagenham College; Tendring; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Travel-to-work schemes

Ongoing CPD and industry links

Job summary

Barking & Dagenham College, a dynamic further and higher education institution, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in SEND. You will deliver learner‑centred teaching, provide pastoral support, and help learners progress academically and personally within an inclusive learning environment.

We seek an enthusiastic educator with a degree or professional qualification and a recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant professional qualification.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to achieve one within required timescales.
• Excellent teaching skills with substantial relevant teaching experience.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding learner-centred education.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage teaching administration effectively.
• Excellent communication, coaching and pastoral support skills.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and staying current with teaching and industry best practice.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across SEND programmes.
• Plan innovative, flexible and blended learning experiences that engage and motivate learners.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and complete teaching administration effectively.
• Provide constructive feedback and implement learner-centred assessment strategies.
• Act as a personal tutor, offering pastoral support and guidance to help learners achieve their goals.
• Support learner recruitment, interviews, induction activities and progression events.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives and course team activities.
• Participate in staff development, enrichment activities, open events and wider College life while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent teaching skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication & pastoral support

Safeguarding & inclusion commitment

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Recognised teaching qualification

Willingness to achieve teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer – SEND

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.

We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.

Join our Horizons team and help learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities achieve their ambitions through high-quality, inclusive teaching and support.

What You’ll Be Doing

Please note the position is full time, 5 days per week.

As a Lecturer within our SEND provision, you'll deliver engaging, learner-centred teaching while creating an inclusive environment where every learner can succeed. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you'll support learners' academic, personal and future progression while contributing to the continued development of our outstanding provision.

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across SEND programmes.
• Plan innovative, flexible and blended learning experiences that engage and motivate learners.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and complete teaching administration effectively.
• Provide constructive feedback and implement learner-centred assessment strategies.
• Act as a personal tutor, offering pastoral support and guidance to help learners achieve their goals.
• Support learner recruitment, interviews, induction activities and progression events.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives and course team activities.
• Participate in staff development, enrichment activities, open events and wider College life while promoting a safe, inclusive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about inclusive learning and committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or relevant professional qualification.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to achieve one within the required timescales.
• Excellent teaching skills with substantial relevant teaching experience.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding learner-centred education.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage teaching administration effectively.
• Excellent communication, coaching and pastoral support skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with teaching and industry best practice.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and creating a positive learning environment.

What’s In It for You?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• A competitive salary between £26,514 and £46,307 including London Weighting, and dependent upon 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.

This vacancy will close: 09/09/2026

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. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.

As part of our commitment to a safe and professional working environment, Barking & Dagenham College may conduct a check of publicly available social media profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook etc.) as part of pre-onboarding checks. For further information, please request a copy of our Social Media Checks policy directly from the Talent team.

Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where 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, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs, and we want to support you to do your best in this process.