Salary
Lecturer Grade, spine points 7 – 14, £36,842 - £47,989 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Location
Kingston
Working Pattern
36 hours per week, 39 working weeks, 8.45 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45 am to 4.15 pm on Friday
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, April 2025) offering life‑changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to join our dedicated and welcoming team. You will be responsible for managing and directing teaching teams and ensuring effective, learner‑centred learning opportunities to meet the needs of adults with special needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Effective planning of teaching/learning within designated curriculum
* Ensuring that student learning experiences are organised in a progression which supports the development of the individual
* Implementing appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programmes
* Effective management and supervision of team members, including whenever necessary, volunteers, students and visitors
* Participation and planning/delivery in appropriate staff development opportunities to up‑date or develop new skills
Key Requirements
* Must hold a Certificate of Education (CertEd) on appointment, or an alternative equivalent teaching qualification, or currently be undertaking or willing to undertake the Certificate of Education (CertEd)
* Able to implement appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programme
* Able to communicate effectively with students, carers and professionals
* Able to communicate a commitment to the view that students with special needs can and do achieve
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and to promote and comply with the College’s Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies
* Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
Benefits
* Pension Scheme – enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
* Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme
* Employee Wellbeing – access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, enhanced parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
* Employee Discounts – Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more
* Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
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