Lecturer in Special Educational - Maternity Cover

Final date to receive applications: 16 November 2026

Department: Foundation Studies Transitions Hub

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Transitions Hub

Compensation: £33,990 - £42,764 / year

Lecturer in Special Education Needs (Maternity Cover)

Transitions Hub, Liverpool

Part Time, 17 hours per week

£33,990-£42,764 per annum FTE (Full-Time Equivalent), pro rata according to hours and weeks worked

50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

We are recruiting a Lecturer in SEND to join our Transitions Hub to cover maternity.

The Transitions Hub supports young people across the Liverpool City Region with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), working at Entry Level 2 and above. Our aim is to equip learners with the skills, confidence and independence they need to progress into adulthood, further education or employment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a growing, specialist provision.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• Deliver inspiring and motivating teaching sessions that promote student engagement and success.
• Implement effective feedback and assessment systems to monitor and adapt teaching for optimal learner progress.
• Collaborate with a team of teaching and care assistants to provide the best opportunities for all students.
• Maintain a professional learning environment, consistently implementing behaviour management processes.
• Support curriculum development and innovation to enhance learner experiences and outcomes.
• Develop high-quality resources and utilise technology to support independent learning.
• Establish professional relationships with students and collaborate with multi-agency teams as needed.

• Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification.
• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Track record of successful teaching within the lifelong learning sector
• Detailed knowledge of EHCPs and students with SEND
• Experience in developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback
• Ability to inspire, motivate and raise the aspirations of learners through high-quality teaching

Please see the person specification for the full criteria

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal…