Lecturer - SEND

About the role: We don’t have a fixed closing date; the role will close when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to avoid missing out.

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Nido Volans, part of London South East Colleges’ specialist SEND provision, is seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our team. If you are dedicated to supporting SEND learners and are eager to contribute to a forward-thinking and successful college, we want to hear from you.

As a Lecturer in SEND, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional educational experience for our learners. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the planning and organisation of courses for our Personal Progression and Employment Pathways.
• Teaching across various levels, delivering both accredited and unaccredited programmes tailored to learners with diverse abilities and needs.
• Supporting our Curriculum Manager with curriculum development and driving the growth of the department.
• Promoting SEND programmes and participating in marketing events to showcase our provision.

Our ideal candidate will bring proven teaching experience or relevant industry expertise with a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications. You will have a teaching qualification (or a commitment to achieving one). You will have strong communication skills, with the ability to engage learners effectively and deliver impactful presentations. Experience working with learners with medical and health needs is desirable. You will also have excellent organisational skills to maintain accurate learner records and ensure efficient administration.

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of around £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference to people’s lives.

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.

Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

We recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to support the development and progress of equity, diversity and inclusion.

London South East Colleges is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, creating a diverse and inclusive workspace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum job criteria. If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at peopleservices@lsec.ac.uk.

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all shortlisted candidates to ascertain suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. The College's DBS policy is available upon request.