Lecturer : Engage; Electively Educated Programmes

Lecturer – Engage Programme (Electively Home Educated)

Location:

Dearne Valley Campus, Rotherham

Salary: £17,911 (Unqualified) or £20,363 (Qualified) per year + benefits

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Part time – 22.5 hours each week, all year round

Closing Date: 27th July 2026

Engage is a specialist Year 11 programme designed for learners who are Electively Home Educated (EHE). We provide a structured, supportive college environment where learners can:

• Build confidence and re‑engage with learning
• Develop independence and study habits
• Explore vocational pathways across college
• Prepare for successful transition into post‑16 courses

You’ll create engaging, practical, and meaningful learning experiences that help learners take their next step.

• Deliver creative, hands‑on sessions that motivate and inspire
• Support learners to build confidence, independence and routine
• Introduce learners to vocational areas across college
• Embed English, maths and digital skills in real‑life contexts
• Use trauma‑informed and restorative approaches to support behaviour and engagement
• Work closely with pastoral and support staff to remove barriers

We need someone who can connect, not just teach.

• Experience with young people (ideally Year 11 / 14‑16 / alternative provision / EHE)
• Confidence in supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or barriers to engagement
• Skill in building relationships with reluctant or disengaged learners
• Creativity in delivering practical, vocationally linked learning
• Belief that every young person deserves a positive next step
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE C/4 or above) or equivalent

• Teachers pension scheme (employer contributions 15.6–23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35 days, including Christmas closure)
• Access to gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health and wellbeing and benefits schemes, including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Digital Wellbeing Hub offering support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Full‑time, part‑time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free parking at all sites
• Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and industry‑recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can apply for grants up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply)

You will report to the Deputy Head of Inclusive Curriculum at your designated campus, who will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of the Engage provision and wider Inclusive Curriculum programmes. You will work alongside Lecturers, Pastoral Coaches, Job Coaches and Learning Support Assistants to support learners to successfully engage with education and progress towards meaningful next steps.