Steps to Success Lecturer

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate lecturer to join their Steps to Success team. This role focuses on transforming the lives of learners with special educational needs, providing them with essential life skills, confidence, and independence. The successful candidate will deliver outstanding teaching and support tailored to individual needs, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes personal and academic growth. With a commitment to exceptional educational practices, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying generous benefits, including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Recognized teaching qualification is essential.
• Experience with learners having high needs and EHCPs is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching in personal development and life skills.
• Support learners' progress through tailored programs.
• Act as a personal tutor and build strong relationships.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of SEND Legislation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

PGCE or CertEd

Job description

Steps to Success Lecturer
Salary: Up to £40,324 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type:Permanent
Site: Nelson and Colne College
Closing Date: 11th May 2025
Interview Date: TBC

Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

The Exciting Role
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people with special educational needs? Do you believe in the power of education to build independence, confidence and employability?

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our Steps to Success team - a curriculum programme that supports learners with high needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) as they prepare for adulthood.

At Nelson and Colne College, we are committed to inclusive education that helps every learner reach their full potential. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of learners with high needs, helping them develop life skills, build confidence and take steps towards independent living, employment or further study.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

If you are applying as a trainee teacher, the College's Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. In addition, the DfE Taking Teaching Further funding also offers eligible recruits* a £6,000 incentive payment. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job. Alternatively, please call a member of our HR team if you would like to find out more.

What You Will Be Doing:
Delivering outstanding teaching and learning across the curriculum in personal and social development, independent life skills and employability.
Supporting learners' personal and academic progress through tailored programmes and a supportive environment.
Acting as a personal tutor, building strong relationships with learners, parents and carers and the Additional Learning Support team.
Setting and tracking personalised EHCP targets in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.
Plan and deliver enrichment activities, work experience, work placement and transition activities to promote independence.
Play a key role in EHCP annual reviews and contribute to the strategic development of the provision.

What We Are Looking For:
A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd or equivalent).
Experience teaching and supporting learners with high needs and EHCPs.
A person-centred approach, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
Strong knowledge of SEND legislation and inclusive teaching practices.
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

What We Offer in Return
Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days - totalling 41 days per year
Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5%
Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/working-for-us/benefits/

How to Apply

Still Interested?
If you're interested in this post and would like to know more, then please visit our website and complete an application form.

Website: https://careers.nelson.ac.uk/
Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.