Lecturer in Foundation SEND

Full Time

Excellent suite of total reward benefits

Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready
; Future Ready
.

Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is built on ‘
One Team ’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Foundation SEND Lecturer to join our exceptionally busy and professional Foundation & ALS team.

If you’re passionate about supporting learners to achieve their academic potential and removing barriers to learning, this role could be for you.

• A recognised teaching qualification (Cert Ed, PGCE, DTLLS or CET).
• Substantial experience teaching learners with SEND in FE, alternative or specialist provision.
• Experience supporting learners with EHCPs and evidencing provision against outcomes.
• Experience supporting learners with SEMH, anxiety, trauma or emotionally based school avoidance.
• Strong skills in adaptive teaching, behaviour support and creating inclusive learning environments.

If you’re an enthusiastic, positive and committed practitioner who is passionate about inclusion, engagement and learner progress, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Planning and delivering inclusive, differentiated programmes of study.
• Using trauma-informed and relational approaches to support engagement and emotional safety.
• Supporting learner wellbeing, attendance, preparation for adulthood and progression.
• Working collaboratively with SEND teams, safeguarding staff and external professionals.

• Enhanced leave policies including 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly policies , including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright,
  modern facilities , buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and free breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Please email  and quote V1148 to express your interest in this role and we will send you a link to complete your application, please check your Junk Folder if you do not receive an email.

Please note that we do not accept CV only applications, you must complete the application form to be considered for the role.

Helpful to have an informal chat?

You are invited to contact Claire Gordon, Head of Inclusion, at

At Stoke on Trent College, our environment is diverse in character and student population. We are proud to be working towards our Investors in Diversity Silver Award and committed to embedding the FREDIE principles of F airness, R espect, E quity, D iversity, I nclusion, and E ngagement – across everything we do. We are dedicated to building a truly inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Your skills, talent, and potential are what matter most to us.

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