At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support young people with learning differences to achieve their full potential.
- Company: Community-focused FE College in King's Lynn, dedicated to learner success.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, discounts, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and job share opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
Would you enjoy making a difference to a young person's life? Could you work with young people with learning differences? Are you committed to ensuring that all young people are able to achieve their full potential? Then this could be the role for you.
CWA are recruiting for new Lecturers to join our Foundation team based at our King's Lynn campus. Our Foundation learning provision supports learners from pre‑entry to Level 1. The Bluebird Programme offers autistic students opportunities to develop confidence, communication, life skills, and experience required to progress onto further study or employment. All courses support young people with learning differences to develop independence, social skills, and confidence to access further education or employment. We recognise that all learners have differing needs and our continued growth in student numbers is a testament to the high‑quality support we provide. Our Foundation students are an important part of the community at CWA. The team is passionate about learners and ensures they have access to the best opportunities. We pride ourselves on work‑life balance and actively support job‑share and flexible working.
Please note that the salary point will be determined based on experience and teaching qualifications. Appointments will not normally be made at point 12 or above (£37,454 FTE) without a level 5 teaching qualification and experience. We are a successful, community‑focused FE College in the East of England. Our Foundation team has grown from strength to strength and we offer an incredible training package and a chance to work within tight‑knit, supportive teams.
Benefits:- Generous annual leave allowance – 37 days per year for curriculum staff
- Five college closure days
- Bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time)
- Fee waivers on some College courses
- Contributory pension scheme (Teacher’s Pension Scheme – employer contribution 23.68%)
- Discounts with local businesses
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Well‑being committee and free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Comprehensive training and development
- Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.
To apply online or view all vacancies, visit www.cwa.ac.uk. For further information or to arrange a visit, contact Erica Laws at erica.laws@cwa.ac.uk. Closing date for receipt of all applications: midnight, Tuesday 14 July 2026. Interviews are provisionally planned for 27/29/30 July 2026. Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words. We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application. Please note that all interviews are conducted face‑to‑face; we are unable to facilitate online interviews.
CWA is a Disability Confident employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We encourage you to disclose any disabilities and wish to be considered under this scheme. CWA is committed to safeguarding, and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. Applicants must provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and a bar‑list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, but the Exceptions Order may apply. Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk). CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient, suitably qualified applications be received before the closing date. No agencies please.
