Lecturer - Skills for Work and Living

Inspire Education Group; Stamford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Stamford seeks a dedicated Lecturer in Skills for Work and Living (SEND). This role involves delivering high-quality teaching to post-16 learners with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to inclusive teaching strategies. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and creating a supportive learning environment. Join our mission to make a lasting difference in students' lives with a commitment to their success.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience working in inclusive learning environments.
• Experience teaching or supporting learners ideally within FE.
• Strong understanding of SEND.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to post‑16 SEND learners.
• Plan and deliver inclusive lessons for diverse learner needs.
• Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor learner progress and implement necessary interventions.

Skills

Inclusive teaching strategies

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Motivational skills

Education

Minimum Level 3/4 qualification

Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

Salary – £28,582 – £36,084 FTE to be pro rata, depending on experience & qualifications
Hours – 23 hours per week
Contract – Fixed Term until June 2026
Location – Stamford
Closing Date – 4 January 2026

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people with SEND? At Stamford College, we are looking for a dedicated Lecturer in Skills for Work and Living (SEND) to help our learners achieve their full potential.

As a SEND Lecturer and Course Coordinator, you will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that supports learners to develop confidence, independence, and essential life and employability skills. You will play a key role in creating a positive, supportive learning environment that enables students to achieve their personal, academic, and progression goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning to post‑16 SEND learners, in line with Professional Teaching Standards
• Plan and deliver inclusive lessons that meet a wide range of learner needs
• Coordinate courses, including developing schemes of work, course materials, and group profiles
• Assess learner work and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Set SMART targets and monitor learner progress, implementing interventions where required
• Deliver academic tutorials to support learner progress and achievement
• Embed English, maths and digital skills across teaching and learning
• Use ILT effectively to enhance the learning experience
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and assessment
• Contribute to internal verification and quality assurance processes
• Support learner recruitment, interviews, enrolment and open events
• Promote positive behaviour, learner engagement and wellbeing
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity are embedded in all aspects of the role

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner who is committed to inclusive education and learner success.

Essential requirements

• Minimum Level 3/4 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject area
• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy
• Recent experience working in inclusive learning environments
• Experience teaching or supporting learners, ideally within FE
• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching strategies
• Ability to motivate, inspire and raise aspirations of learners
• Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Desirable

• Level 5 teaching qualification (DET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent)
• Experience of course coordination
• Experience delivering entry‑level programmes for learners with SEND (including SEMH, communication, cognition or sensory needs)
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualifications
• Experience embedding English and maths into vocational or life skills learning

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong commitment to professional development and training
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners' lives
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.