Inclusive Learning Officer

We are seeking an Inclusive Learning Officer to ensure the effective coordination and monitoring of in-class support for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and ESOL, English and Maths support needs.

As our Inclusive Learning Officer, you’ll implement agreed individual programmes of support for learners to enable them to achieve qualification aims, develop independence, enhance progression opportunities and progress towards Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes. You’ll maintain accurate records of support delivered and co-ordinate the timetabling of Learning Coaches to ensure high levels of staff utilisation and quality assure the record keeping of a team of Learning Coaches to meet internal and external audit requirements. You’ll safeguard learners and promote their well-being in all aspects of their learning.

We’d like you to hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject, have excellent teaching skills and relevant teaching experience on BTEC programmes in Business across a range of levels and links with industry, relevant external agencies and validating bodies. With a proven track record in supporting learners with learning difficulties and other support needs to enhance learner success, you’ll have good working knowledge of how to support learners with learning difficulties and other support needs effectively in an educational context with the ability to deliver effective staff development.

Able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress, you’ll have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education and high personal standards and expectations.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 15th May 2025.

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part-time staff.

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.