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 embed Maths and English to SEND to deliver the College’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
* Provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and monitor work experience activities.
* Act as Course Leader and take responsibility for the learners’ study programme; participate in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation.
* Participate in curriculum planning and product development; deliver and embed Maths and English to SEND to align with the College’s strategic objectives.
* Manage students with challenging behaviour and communicate at a level appropriate to diverse learning abilities.
* Have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector, including RARPA, and apply information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies.
* Engage with external agencies and assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation.
Qualifications and Experience
* Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards) and ideally a relevant professional qualification; experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND.
* Ability to work as part of a team; awareness of current curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.
* Experience of curriculum development to meet changing demands of the Further Education Sector, with evidence of providing effective student support.
* Knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector; competency with information technology and assistive technology in teaching and learning.
* Experience working with external agencies and assessment/IV practices for specialist accreditation.
Desirable and Commitment
The College is committed to providing curriculum content relevant to the vocational aspirations of students and therefore we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or can offer commercial experience in vocational specialisms.
Closing Date
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 23 September 2025.
Benefits
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, plus 5 days of Wellbeing leave. There is an excellent pension scheme with significant employer contributions, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training, plus a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
As part of the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, 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, marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of due diligence checks, 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 South Thames Colleges Group
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. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and strive to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
About the Team
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
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