Lecturer - Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)

Merton College23/09/2025£39,678 - £47,736 per annum, plus up to 53 days + Bank HolidaysHere 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.Responsibilities

Act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for students’ study programmes and assessment/ accreditation activities.Participate in curriculum planning and product development as required and deliver and embed Maths and English for SEND to deliver the College’s strategic objectives.Work as part of a team with awareness of current curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and reforms.Demonstrate knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector, including RARPA; apply information technology and assistive technology to teaching and learning strategies.Manage students with challenging behaviour and communicate at a level appropriate to different learning abilities; collaborate with external agencies and participate in assessment and/or IV practices for specialist accreditation.Qualifications and experience

Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).Ideally hold a relevant professional qualification and have experience of working with and understanding the needs of SEND.Able to work in a team; aware of current curriculum changes and implications for SEND learning strategies and delivery.Experience of curriculum development to meet changing demands of the FE sector with evidence of providing effective student support.Experience in managing students with challenging behaviour and using inclusive teaching methods.Knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector, including RARPA; familiarity with assistive technology in teaching and learning.The College is committed to providing curriculum content relevant to the vocational aspirations of students and we welcome applications from candidates who are qualified or can offer commercial experience in vocational specialisms.Closing date for the return of completed applications is 23rd September 2025.Benefits and equality

Benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and 5 days Wellbeing leave.Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).Subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.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, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.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.

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