Lecturer - SEN Complex Needs

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Lewisham College requires a dedicated, enthusiastic, and qualified person to take on the role of Lecturer in SEN (Complex Needs).

The main responsibilities of this role include the delivery and assessment of high-quality learning programmes in Supported Learning, across pre-entry and entry level, as well as undertaking a range of programme leadership, tutorial, and programme administration duties.

This post requires a strong background in complex needs and the candidate must have a proven track record of professional/vocational expertise in the SEN sector.

The candidate must be qualified to honours degree level (Level 6) or qualified to the industry-recognised standard in a relevant field, hold a post-16 teaching qualification and English and maths qualifications at level 2, or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable that the candidate has experience of effective programme leadership in FE, HE and/or Apprenticeships and has a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice.

An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evenings and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive, and successful team.

The Supported Learning department is a well-respected and positive place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum.

Lewisham College is a large further education college in London, and we’re proud of our reputation for producing knowledgeable, successful students with great employment potential. We offer an exciting range of work-focused courses and provide a friendly, supportive learning environment where talent is nurtured.

We have achieved excellent results in recent years, but we know that we can only continue our success and grow by recruiting and retaining the best possible talent. We set out to employ staff with a genuine passion for further education and a commitment to ensuring all students achieve their potential, whatever barriers they need to overcome. Our people make a real difference not only to the lives of students but also to local employers and the wider Lewisham community.

Every colleague has a valuable and important part to play here at Lewisham College, and all of our employees are well-supported. We offer a wide range of staff development programmes, benefits, and support all designed to enable our people to continually improve and reward them for their hard work and dedication. If you have a passion for education and its power to improve lives and want to inspire young people and adults, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

Lewisham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

At Lewisham College, our values are not just about what we do, but also about how we do things. Our values underpin the culture and beliefs of our organisation, and we expect all our staff to demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values:

1. Being both inclusive and diverse
2. Trusting and respecting our communities
3. Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
4. Inspiring excellence and curiosity

As part of the NCG Group, Lewisham College offers an excellent benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement, access to the Teachers’ pension scheme (for teaching posts) or Local Government pension scheme (non-teaching posts), company sick pay, a cycle to work scheme, and much more.

NCG seeks to promote and maintain an equal, diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for work and study that assists all members of our communities to reach their full potential. We are committed to achieving a truly representative workforce and therefore welcome applications from across the national and regional communities that we work with and serve.

To view Job Description, Person Specification, and NCG Values Pack please click the document attachment at the bottom of this advert. No agency applications will be accepted.

NCG reserves the right to close the vacancy early.