Lecturer in foundation learning

Lecturer in Foundation Learning (severe learning difficulties)

1. 💰Salary: Up to £39,201 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
2. 🕒 Working Pattern: Full time (37 hrs per week, 52 weeks per year) or part time available (22.5 hrs per week)
3. 📍Location: Andover Campus, Hampshire
4. 📅Closing Date: 2nd March 2026

Please state on your application whether you would prefer the full or part-time role.

Andover College is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Foundation Learning, specialising in working with students with severe learning difficulties and additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and supportive team delivering a learner-centred curriculum designed to support students to make positive progress, build confidence, and prepare for adulthood. You will work with a group of learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and/or with severe or complex learning needs, helping them to develop skills for independence, employability, and community participation.

What you will do: 🎓

As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning you will:

5. Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching and learning sessions
6. Support students with diverse needs, using creative and inclusive teaching strategies
7. Contribute to personalised learner plans, review progress and set meaningful goals
8. Build positive and productive relationships with students, families and external agencies
9. Promote a safe, supportive and trauma-informed learning environment
10. Work collaboratively with keyworkers, support teams and vocational staff
11. Work collaboratively with specialists such as OTs and Physios on student programmes

We are looking for someone who:💫

•Has a relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert. Ed, DTLLS/DTLLS) or is willing to work towards it

•Holds a grade C/4 in English and maths at GCSE level (or equivalent)

•Has experience or enthusiasm for teaching learners with severe learning difficulties, SEND or complex needs

•Understands how to build positive relationships and adapt learning to individual strengths

•Is able to work creatively with a range of professionals to support learner outcomes

Why Join Us? ✨

At Andover College we are committed to developing a culture where all learners can succeed. We offer:

•A supportive and collaborative working environment

•Access to professional development and CPD opportunities

•A strong focus on wellbeing and inclusive practice

•Rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference in young people’s lives

College Benefits🌾

•Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

•Free on-site parking

•Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes

•Flexible Working Policy

•42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (prorated for part-time roles)

•Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

•Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus

•Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game

•Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon

•Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

•Several on-site food outlets offering great value meals

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.