Lecturer - Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)

OverviewHere at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for 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 and deliver and embed Maths and English to SEND to deliver the College''s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities.

Act as Course Leader and take responsibility for the learner(s) study programme and participate in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation.

Contribute to curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and embed Maths and English to SEND to support the College’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications and experience

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).

Ideally hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND.

Ability to work as part of a team; awareness of current curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.

Knowledge of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education and implications for delivery and promotion of learning; experience of curriculum development to meet changing demands of the FE sector with evidence of providing effective student support.

Experience managing students with challenging behaviour and the ability to teach and communicate at a level appropriate to diverse learning abilities.

Knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector, including RARPA; understanding of the application of information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies; experience working with external agencies and assessment/IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation.

BenefitsThe benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, and 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; professional development and training; and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Equality and safeguardingSouth Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Equality and fairness commitmentsAs 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.

Due diligenceAs 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.

About usThe 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.

Closing noteWe are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and ..... full job details .....