Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)

Overview

Here at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities. You’ll act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme and take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation. You’ll take part in curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and imbed Math’s and English to SEND to deliver the College’s strategic objectives.Responsibilities

Act as Course Leader and take responsibility for the study programme of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties.Delivers and embeds Maths and English to SEND to deliver the College’s strategic objectives.Take part in curriculum planning and product development as required.Take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation.Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners and monitor work experience activities.Demonstrate ability to manage students with challenging behaviour and communicate at a level appropriate to learners with different learning abilities.Qualifications and Experience

Teaching qualification (or willing to work towards).Ideally hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND.Aware of current curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.Knowledge and understanding of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education and experience in curriculum development to meet changing demands of the Further Education Sector.Evidence of providing effective student support.Experience of working with external agencies and assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation.Ability to use information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies.Desirable and Additional Information

The College is committed to providing curriculum content relevant to the vocational aspirations of students and therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or can offer commercial experience in vocational specialisms.Application and Closing Date

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 23rd September 2025.Benefits

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.Equality, Safeguarding and Due Diligence

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and ..... full job details .....