Lecturer in Foundation Learning (SEND) - Dual Campus in Bath

Bath Full-Time On-site

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2 Permanent contracts, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

1 position based in Bath City Centre
1 position based in Somer Valley, Radstock & Bath City Centre

Interview date: TBC

Salary is full time equivalent
Qualified Lecturers - L5 and above £32,186 - £40,015
Unqualified Lecturers £30,348 - £32,186

This role is key in delivering excellent provision to a cohort of EHCP learners with a variety of special educational needs and disabilities with their associated packages of support. The post holder will deliver high standards of teaching, learning and assessment to ensure the success of the learners.

Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is an exciting time to join the College.

All staff at the College have safeguarding responsibilities for the children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with.

The College’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people means that all posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the Exceptions Order (1975). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

The College will undertake safeguarding checks during the recruitment process including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references from previous employers and an online search. Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a self-declaration of whether they have a criminal record, spent or unspent including convictions and/or cautions.

If you have the relevant skills for this role, please complete the application form, making sure you detail how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role described in the Person Specification.

The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact jobs@bathcollege.ac.uk.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver learning programmes, including life skills, employability skills and both functional maths and English at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, and Level 1, to a cohort of learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health issues.
To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, assessment plans, learning materials and any other related activities that impact on the effectiveness of learning
To co-ordinate and maintain records of formative and summative assessments of students’ learning
To communicate internal and external examination entry and timetable, where appropriate, to the curriculum and support team and learners as appropriate

Please see attached for the full Job Description

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification or willing to work towards

Please see attached for the full Person Specification

Job Benefits

Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
One Selfie Day per year
Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
Continuing Professional Development for all staff
Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme
£300 Refer a friend and earn a reward
Cafés and vending machines are available at both campuses, offering a range of hot and cold food and drinks.
Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock