Lecturer in SEN - Maternity Cover

Job Title Lecturer in SEN - Maternity Cover Closing Date 03/08/2026 23:59 Pay Up to £41,413 - starting salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Hours 37 Hours x 52 Weeks Type Full Time
• Lecturer in SEN
• Temporary Contract for Maternity Cover
• Up to £41,413 depending on experience and qualifications
• Cross Campus

Please note: Ho W College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants.

We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To become a Lecturer in our SEN department, we need someone who is experienced in Special Educational Needs, patient and enthusiastic.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive Ho W culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

All applicants must be prepared to travel to our campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• To find a more detailed list of your day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description.

In summary, as someone who has a recognised qualification relating to teaching learners with SEND, ie Sp LD, you will support in many aspects.

To name a few

• Plan and prepare, in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum.
• Deliver effective programmes of learning, through efficient classroom management.
• Work in accordance with the requirements of the College and examining bodies, implementing quality assurance requirements.
• Undertake monitoring and assessment of students’ and clients’ progress.
• To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and developmental feedback to learners.
• To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs.
• Undertake continuous professional development in accordance with professional development policy.
• Provide support for students, to ensure the best possible satisfaction, attendance and achievement levels.
• To ensure safe working practices at all times and ensure that statutory requirements are met.
• Undertake the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses.

In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood.

By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make-up. Together, we strengthen Ho W.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that Ho W is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this.

This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 20 July 2026

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on 01527 572592 or hr@howcollege. ac. uk.

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

• Job Description

POST TITLE

Lecturer in SEN

DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT

Inclusive & Employer Learning

GRADE

Lecturer

RESPONSIBLE TO

RESPONSIBLE TO

• CRQ Leader in SEN
• AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB
• To plan and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment activities to learners with Sp LD who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and disabilities.

Will be responsible for developing schemes of work and teaching main qualification, English and Math, tutorial and RARPA aims to special educational and high needs learners across a range of programmes within SEN and associated areas.

• To complete all the necessary administrative and developmental duties associated with the teaching role and that contribute to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience
• To take an active part in the recruitment of learners, providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
• 1. Planning and preparation
• Plan and prepare, in accordance with the requirements of the curriculum, by:
• producing and maintaining schemes of work and outlines of work including the development and direction of learning supervisor So W
• preparing lesson plans with clear aims
• preparing appropriate resources suitable for learners with a range of difficulties and disabilities including non-verbal learners
• 2. Delivery

Deliver effective programmes of learning, through efficient classroom management, including:

• providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience in a stimulating context ;
• effectively managing and monitoring the learning process;
• proving regular assessment opportunities;
• providing timely and constructive feedback; and
• guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
• development and use of information Learning Technology (ILT) consulting and liaising with other members of the course team to ensure effective delivery of the agreed subject area.
• 3. Quality

Work in accordance with the requirements of the College and examining bodies, implementing quality assurance requirements by:

• Participating in the College Peer Review Scheme.
• Contributing to the SAR and other quality related activities.
• Assisting with the production of course evaluation and review the induction sessions.
• To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e. g. contribute to maintenance of course files, timely updating of e-ILPs and other documentation on Pro Monitor, Teams and Unit-E).
• Fully participating in curriculum course team activities and meetings.
• To produce lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.
• 4. Monitoring
• Undertake monitoring and assessment of students’ and clients’ progress through:
• maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in line with College procedures and to appropriate standards.
• 5. Assessment and verification

To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and developmental feedback to learners.

Including

• advising students on targets, progress and individual learning plans.
• operating to agreed marking schemes
• produce assessment schedules appropriate to the curriculum area
• setting and assessing work of the students in relation to curriculum criteria and providing opportunities for student feedback.
• lead on relevant assessment activities
• act as an internal quality verifier.
• 6. Associated administrative duties

To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including:

• management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records
• ensuring that students are enrolled
• maintaining accurate and up to date registers
• complete parent reports
• organise and attend parent evenings
• recruitment of new learners and interviews perspective learners
• contribute to the review of ECHP outcomes and continuous re‑assessment of new outcomes
• making appropriate referrals to College services
• identifying and reporting non‑attendance
• referring matters to the CRQ Leader or CRQ Director
• registering students for external awards, if appropriate, under the supervision of the CRQ Leader or CRQ Director
• keeping accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records
• liaising with other departments (e. g. Exams and MIS, Study Centres)
• 7. Curriculum and other development

Undertake continuous professional development in accordance with professional development policy, including:

• Undertaking subject specific updating and development in order to be able to teach in the curriculum area
• Undertaking other development in liaison with the CRQ Leader or CRQ Director
• Undertaking curriculum updating in line with awarding body requirements
• Providing a general contribution to the curriculum development process
• Attending and participating in course team, programme area and College meetings as required
• Attending conferences, courses and meetings to update expertise and knowledge
• 8. Student support

Provide support for students, to ensure the best possible satisfaction, attendance and achievement levels, including:

• Acting as a personal tutor for a group of students
• Supporting students in Functional skills (inexperienced staff will be given training and support)
• Referring students to the Student Counsellor or Career Service as appropriate.
• Liaising with Personal Tutors or other staff on student issues, which may need further investigation/action
• Establish strategies for managing lateness
• 9. Health and Safety

To ensure safe working practices at all times and ensure that statutory requirements are met, including:

• Taking responsibility for the safe conduct of work within your own work area, including the completion of risk assessments as and when necessary
• 10. Safeguarding

Undertake the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• To participate in the College’s Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice
• To actively participate in the College’s Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and for others affected by his/her work
• To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies
• To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR

This Job Description is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake.

In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.

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