SEND Teacher Mentor

12th November, 2026

Northamptonshire | £36,217–£43,197 per annum | Full-time, 37 hours per week

Fixed-term until July 2027

If you’ve helped learners with SEND thrive in your own classroom, this is a chance to help teaching teams do the same across a whole college. Think FE is recruiting a Teaching Innovation Coach (Inclusion & SEND) for a further education college in Northamptonshire.

You’ll work with lecturers, tutors and assessors to make lessons more accessible, improve learner engagement and build staff confidence in supporting a range of needs. You’ll stay connected to the classroom through 272 hours of teaching per year, predominantly delivery of the college’s in-house teacher training programmes.

What you’ll do

• Coach and mentor staff one-to-one and in groups, helping them adapt lesson planning, delivery and assessment so more learners can take part and make progress.
• Carry out lesson observations, learning walks and coaching walks. Give constructive feedback and agree practical actions with staff.
• Design and deliver CPD, lead peer observation and help new lecturers develop their confidence and classroom practice.
• Develop, deliver and assess the college’s in-house teaching qualifications and support initial teacher training.
• Help teams use digital tools and blended learning where they improve access, participation or feedback.
• Work with the Head of Quality & Teaching Innovation and curriculum teams to identify what’s working and inform the college’s self-assessment and quality improvement plans.

What you’ll bring

• A degree, a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent professional status such as PGCE, Cert Ed or QTLS, and a SEND qualification at Level 3 or above.
• GCSE Maths and English Language at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• An assessor or verifier qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience teaching, coaching or mentoring in further or higher education, with direct experience of supporting learners with SEND.
• A track record of improving teaching and learning, with experience delivering CPD, staff coaching or professional development.
• A good understanding of quality assurance, strong IT skills and the ability to give sensitive, practical feedback that colleagues can put into action.

A coaching qualification or experience supporting trainee or early-career lecturers would be welcome. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

Salary and benefits The advertised salary is £36,217–£43,197, depending on skills and experience. The college’s current package includes the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 44 days’ holiday including bank and public holidays, free on-site parking, discounted gym membership and a wellbeing programme.

Next steps

Appointment is subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.

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