Join our dedicated team as a Lecturer, specialising in PMLD/ASD, to deliver life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with special education needs and/or disabilities.
You will plan differentiated work to meet the needs of individuals and groups, promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning. Lessons are carefully planned to take into account the needs, interests and abilities of all students, making learning more purposeful and engaging.
* Recent Outstanding/Good teaching experience with students with special needs.
* Able to demonstrate effective planning of educational programmes for adults with special needs.
* Able to implement appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programmes.
* Able to communicate effectively with students, carers and professionals.
* Able to initiate development in designated curriculum areas.
* Able to manage and direct teaching teams.
* Able to co-ordinate and implement programmes of staff development internally and externally.
* Able to communicate a commitment to the view that students with special needs can and do achieve.
* Able to work successfully with students who may exhibit challenging behaviour.
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and to promote and comply with the College's Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety Policies.
Key responsibilities include effective planning of teaching/learning, implementing assessment and evaluation of educational programmes, and ensuring student learning experiences are organised in a progression that supports individual development.
Must hold a Certificate of Education (CertEd) on appointment, or an alternative equivalent teaching qualification, or currently be undertaking or willing to undertake the Certificate of Education (CertEd).
Must hold level 2 Maths and English qualifications or be willing to enrol on the internal functional skills course within the first year of employment and complete the course within 2 years.
The College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.