Overview
Here at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities. You'll act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme and take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation. You'll take part in curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and imbue Math's and English to SEND to deliver the College's strategic objectives.
As our Lecturer, you'll hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards), ideally hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND. Able to work as part of a team, you'll be aware of the current curriculum changes and the implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms. With knowledge and understanding of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education and the implications that this has for delivery and promotion of learning, you'll have experience of curriculum development to meet the changing demands of the Further Education Sector, with evidence of providing effective student support.
As an experienced teacher, you'll be able to manage students with challenging behaviour and demonstrate the ability to teach and to communicate at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning abilities. You'll have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post 16 sector, including RARPA and understand the application of information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies. Your experience will include working with external agencies and assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation.
Responsibilities
* Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties.
* Act as Course Leader and take responsibility for the study programme and student assessment and accreditation.
* Contribute to curriculum planning, product development, and delivery of Math's and English to SEND.
* Engage with curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.
* Support and manage students with challenging behaviour and adapt teaching to varied learning abilities.
* Apply knowledge of accreditation frameworks and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector (including RARPA).
* Utilise information technology and assistive technology to support teaching and learning.
* Collaborate with external agencies and participate in assessment and/or IV practices for specialist accreditation.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
* Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
* Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
* Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
* Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Equality, Safeguarding and Compliance
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About the Organization
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
Salary
£39,678 - £47,736 per annum, plus up to 53 days + Bank Holidays
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