Lecturer - Special Educational Needs, Disability in London

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

South Thames College is seeking a Lecturer to support students in the Foundation Learning area of the College to provide tutorial and pastoral care for a group or groups of learners with learning disabilities/difficulties and to monitor work experience activities. You’ll deliver teaching and assessment activities within your own area of specialism including lectures, setting/marking coursework, practical activities and field work and deliver Maths and English to SEND at the appropriate level. You’ll arrange, coordinate and supervise practical work, events and assessment projects as well as advise students on techniques. You may also be required to deliver personal care and administer medication.

As our Lecturer, we’d like you to hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards) and have engaged in recent, relevant continuing professional development. You will have strong subject knowledge and current teaching experience in the delivery of English, Maths, and Employability skills. You should understand inclusive learning strategies and progression pathways within further education, particularly in relation to improving opportunities for learners with SEND. Experience of vocational curriculum development in Further Education is essential, including RARPA, entry level qualifications and Functional Skills.

You’ll be able to apply a range of strategies to meet individual learning needs and have experience of motivating and guiding individuals and/or teams towards agreed objectives. You should also demonstrate the ability to design and deliver a variety of vocational programmes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, enabling effective interaction with students, colleagues and a range of internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal, planning, organisational and administrative skills are also required, along with excellent attention to detail.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 15th May 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.