Merton College
Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD & Behaviours of Concern)
Job Location
Morden, United Kingdom
Job Description
Based within The Aurora Centre at Merton College, you will provide sessions in line with Preparing for adulthood this will include Life & Living skills, community and relationships, Health and Wellbeing, communication, and employability. You will care for a group of learners with complexed learning and sensory needs, students may have multiple barriers to learning such as communication, cognition, sensory (vision & hearing) and Physical. You will act as a Course Leader and take responsibility for their study programme including embedded Maths and English. You will take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation and take part in curriculum planning and product development, to deliver the College’s strategic objectives.
Candidates for this role will be qualified and have experience of working with and understand the needs of SEND and be able to work successful as part of a team. As an experienced teacher you will 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 will be aware of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education, and the implications that this has for delivery and promotion of learning. You will 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 a therapy team to ensure students needs are met.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12th November 2024.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus 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 our 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.
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
Location: Morden, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
Candidates for this role will be qualified and have experience of working with and understand the needs of SEND and be able to work successful as part of a team. As an experienced teacher you will 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 will be aware of the changing agenda for SEND learners in further education, and the implications that this has for delivery and promotion of learning. You will 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 a therapy team to ensure students needs are met.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12th November 2024.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus 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 our 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.
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
Location: Morden, GB
Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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