ALS Specialist Lecturer

Salary

£32,488 – £41,122 pro rata per annum

Location

Doncaster, England

The vacancy

Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs? DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated ALS Specialist Lecturer to join our Additional Learning Support team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students and apprentices with SEND, helping them to thrive in their educational journey.

In this role, you will deliver tailored interventions, carry out assessments for exam access arrangements, and contribute to the development of inclusive practices across the college.

This is a Fixed Term role up to 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Actual Salary: £16, £21,429.77 per annum

Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week – days to be confirmed with the successful candidate

Essential Criteria

• A relevant degree and teaching qualification
• Level 7 qualification enabling Access Arrangements Assessments
• A demonstratable experience supporting literacy, numeracy, language, and dyslexia in FE and/or HE
• Experience conducting Access Arrangements Assessments
• Strong communication skills and adaptability

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualised ALS interventions across FE and apprenticeship programmes
• Conduct Access Arrangements Assessments and SpLD screenings
• Support students with SEND, including those with EHCPs, through planning and progression
• Liaise with curriculum teams and workplaces to advise on adjustments and support plans
• Promote an inclusive culture and contribute to new initiatives within ALS

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 pro rata Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 9th November

Interview date: Week commencing the 17th November (To be confirmed)

For further information about the role, please contact:

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.