Lecturer in Inclusive Learning

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Inclusive Learning to join its dynamic Inclusive Learning team. You will engage with students across various pathways, planning and delivering effective educational experiences tailored to individual needs. Ideal candidates should be qualified teachers or willing to pursue a PGCE, with relevant vocational backgrounds. This part-time role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Competitive salary

On-site staff parking

Free gym membership

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or willing to pursue PGCE.
• Hold Level 3 or above English and Maths qualification.
• Relevant vocational qualifications in a specific field.
• Experience in general FE College teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver diverse learning programs.
• Create conducive learning environments.
• Utilise teaching techniques consistent with best practices.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments for students.
• Ensure safety and compliance in the classroom.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Vocational qualifications

Experience in NEET Provision

Knowledge of SEN

Current knowledge of teaching vocational skills

Education

PGCE or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Inclusive Learning

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader - Inclusive Learning/Progression Studies

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Contractual hours: 28 hours per week

Teaching hours: 691.2 hours per annum

Salary: £22,469.40 - £33,107 per annum, (actual salary)

Basis: Part time, Permanent

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

Join our Inclusive Learning team at Middlesbrough College and make a real difference! We’re looking for a passionate educator to work with students across our Vocational Steps and Preparing for Adulthood (SEN) provision. In this role, you’ll plan and deliver a diverse range of challenging and meaningful learning and work experiences, helping learners develop the skills, knowledge, behaviours, and attitudes they need for success in life, learning, and work in the 21st century.

Situated on our main campus and integrated into our general FE population the department compromises of four specialist pathways:

• 16-18 ESOL for learning with language as a primary need

• Deliver vocational pathways for learners who need additional time and support to strengthen their core English and Maths skills, while fostering positive learning behaviours.

• Preparation for Adulthood our specialist SEND pathway

• Supported Internship which acts as an exit route for learners with Education Health and Care Plans into the world of work

We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who have particular vocational backgrounds and skills along with those who are able to teach a functional skill and/or GCSE English and Maths.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Lecturer in Inclusive Learning, you will:

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Gold Standards.
• Implement Middlesbrough College’s Core Values through the Gold Standard of Teaching and Learning.
• Utilise diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic achievement.
• Participate in Interval Verification requirements including the preparation for Awarding Body visits.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the College for all students.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• Are a qualified teacher or willing to work towards a PGCE or equivalent.**
• Hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Possess relevant vocational qualifications in a specific field.
• Have current knowledge and/or experience in NEET Provision and/or SEN. Have prior experience working in a general FE College in a teaching role.
• Ideally have current knowledge and/or experience of teaching vocational skills, along with GCSE/functional skills in English and Maths.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
  -24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
  -Occupational Health
  -Free Flu jabs
  -Free Gym Membership for all staff.
  -Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit ourWork For Uspage.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Georgia Roberts, Curriculum Team Leader in Inclusive Learning on [e-mail]

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Targeted Retention Scheme: You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

*The Lecturer Salary Scale is from Pt 5 – Pt 16. Thesalary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

**(subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification – see Job description for further details).

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