Foundation Learning Lecturer

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Foundation Learning Lecturer to join our Foundation Learning team at Ealing Green Campus. Please note, you will also be required to work at our Hammersmith Campus one day a week.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality teaching across our Foundation Learning Study Programmes and Supported Employment provision, empowering learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and low skill level to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for successful progression into further education, employment and adult life.

You will create engaging, inclusive learning experiences, monitor student progress through effective assessment and feedback, and develop individual learning, transition and progression plans that reflect each learner's aspirations. Working closely with parents, carers, employers and external agencies, you will play a key role in supporting students to achieve their personal and employment goals.

As an active member of the department, you will contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement, student recruitment and cross-college initiatives, while embracing digital learning technologies to enhance teaching and learning. You will also lead person-centred reviews, including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews, and champion equality, inclusion and safeguarding in everything you do.

We are seeking an inspiring educator with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to helping every learner succeed. Whether supporting students in the classroom, preparing them for employment or developing innovative learning opportunities, you will make a lasting difference to their futures.

The ability to relate to and motivate students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, and to employ effective teaching strategies tailored to that diversity

What the college offers its staff

Perkbox staff benefits websiteSeason Ticket Loan

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD

Further details about the role

The ideal candidate will

• Deliver high-quality teaching and support for Study Programmes, Supported Employment, and Foundation Learning students, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning experience.
• Assess, monitor, and record student progress, provide constructive feedback, set targets, and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and progression pathways.
• Support students' personal, social, and employability development through interview preparation, workplace readiness, transition planning, and disability awareness training.
• Coordinate and lead student reviews, including Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews, using a person-centred approach while working closely with parents, carers, employers, and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, assessments, schemes of work, and utilise college systems such as Google Classroom to track progress and support learning.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course evaluation, quality assurance, and the creation of new learning materials in collaboration with curriculum leaders.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and the wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in line with college policies.
• Participate in student recruitment, marketing activities, employer engagement, staff development, team meetings, and cross-college initiatives to support student success and positive community partnerships.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.