Lecturer in Foundation Learning
Ref: 125696
Hours: 14.8 hours per week
Working days: Tuesday & Friday
Salary: £31,925 to £40,640 full time equivalent
£12,770 to £16,256 actual salary
Location: Wakefield College
This is a fantastic, rewarding opportunity to join our dedicated Foundation Learning and Transition team where you will provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities to learners with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND). You will have the inclusive teaching and learning skills required to ensure that all learners can fully access the curriculum and achieve their highest potential.
As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning you will plan and deliver engaging lessons for learners with SEND, this will include employability skills, maths, English and digital skills from Entry Level to Level 2. You will also plan and deliver a range of vocational taster sessions to raise aspiration for further study, arrange local employer engagement and encourage local social action to give learners a wide range of opportunities and experience to engage in the world around them.
As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning, you should have:
* A degree or equivalent level qualification
* GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent as a minimum
* Experience of working with young people with SEND, ideally in a teaching capacity
* Experience of teaching employability skills, Functional Skills maths, English and Digital Skills up to Level 2
If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us please click 'Apply Now', we'd love to hear from you.
See what we have to offer and come and join us…. you won't be disappointed.
Benefits include:
* Generous Annual Leave entitlement (37 days pro rata + bank holidays + college closure days)
* Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme.
* Discounted Metro Card Scheme
* Good Pension Scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Reduced price personal gym membership
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
* Staff Recognition Awards
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
Closing date: 17th October 2025
Interview date: 23rd October 2025
For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.
The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK )
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.