SEND Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a SEND Lecturer in Gloucestershire. You will deliver engaging, inclusive teaching to learners with a range of needs, adapting your approach to meet individual goals and creating a supportive, structured learning environment.

Collaborating with support staff, colleagues and families, you will help learners progress toward further study, employment or greater independence, showing patience, creativity and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching or supporting learners with SEND.
• A relevant subject or teaching qualification.
• A patient, adaptable and inclusive approach to teaching.
• A commitment to high-quality teaching and student development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons for learners with SEND.
• Adapt teaching materials and assessment to individual needs.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with support staff, colleagues and families.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Teaching qualification

Inclusive teaching

Student development

Education

Further education teaching qualification

Job description

SEND Lecturer

Contract

Location: Gloucestershire

About the Role

You will deliver engaging, inclusive teaching to students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, adapting your approach to meet each learner's individual goals. You'll create a supportive and structured learning environment where every student can build confidence, independence and practical skills.

Working closely with support staff and colleagues, you'll help learners progress towards their next steps, whether that's further study, employment or greater independence. You'll bring patience, creativity and a real commitment to inclusive education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to learners with SEND.
• Adapting teaching materials and assessment methods to suit individual needs.
• Monitoring learner progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Working collaboratively with support staff, colleagues and families to support each student.
• Maintaining a safe, inclusive and encouraging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience of teaching or supporting learners with SEND
• A relevant subject or teaching qualification
• A patient, adaptable and inclusive approach to teaching
• A commitment to high-quality teaching and student development

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification for the further education sector
• Experience delivering entry level or lower level provision
• Knowledge of a range of SEND and effective support strategies

Important Notice

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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