Lecturer - SEND - Sessional staff

Barking & Dagenham College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London seeks a Lecturer - SEND on a sessional basis to provide inspiration and skill to students. The role involves lesson planning, developing learner-centric assessments, and supporting students' progress. Applicants should hold a teaching qualification and have experience in Further or Higher Education. The competitive salary ranges from £14.16 to £24.74 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Ideal for passionate educators committed to upskilling the next generation.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification and have experience teaching in the Further or Higher Education sectors.
• Good administrative skills and ability to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop lessons, including the development of schemes of work.
• Encourage, monitor and report on attendance, progress and achievements of students.
• Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students to support their development.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Experience in Further or Higher Education

Good administrative skills

Job description

Recruiter Barking & Dagenham College

Location: Rush Green, Romford [Greater London] Salary £14.16 - £24.74 per hour, including London weighting, depending on qualifications and experience. Posted 16 Dec 2025 15:31 Closes 04 Jan 2026 23:59 Reference 132382

About the Role

You are a current Lecturer - SEND looking to work in a supportive, forward‑thinking college? We are recruiting for a Lecturer - SEND to join our team on a sessional, hourly‑paid basis, term‑time only, with a competitive salary of £14.16 to £24.74 per hour, including London weighting, depending on qualifications and experience.

The Role

You will provide inspiration, skill and practical experience to students across our department's courses. You will also contribute to the development of our course offer, building on our innovative provision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop lessons, including the development of schemes of work
• Develop and implement learner‑centred assessment methods, with focus on constructive and developmental feedback for our students
• Encourage, monitor and report on attendance, progress and achievements of students
• Ensure safe working environments for students and colleagues, enforce health and safety standards in your area, ensuring all students understand and comply
• Undertake personal coaching and pastoral responsibilities for designated students to support their development and future progression
• Keep abreast of industry developments in your specialist area to ensure relevance and continued employability of our students
• Actively participate in continuing professional development around theory and practice within the education sector

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Hold a teaching qualification and have experience teaching in the Further or Higher Education sectors
• Good administrative skills and ability to accurately track students' attendance, progress and achievements

Application

Applicants should submit a covering letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role. All application forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details; an incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the application deadline.

Closing date for applications: 04/01/2026

Legal

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Safeguarding

Barking & Dagenham College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employment offers are made subject to checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include Enhanced DBS checks, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. You will be required to become familiar with the college's policies and comply with safeguarding requirements. All staff are required to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

We look forward to hearing from passionate educators who are eager to upskill the next generation.