Lecturer - SEND

Join a vibrant college committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Lecturer SEND to join us join us on a full-time permanent basis.

The Lecturer SEND:
You will be able to inspire students and have a flexible and blended learning approach to your work. You will have a degree in the relevant subject and a teaching qualification (or willingness to undertake a further education teaching qualification). You will have the ability to deliver excellent teaching, learning and assessment pedagogic practice, and being able to deliver a variety of pedagogic strategies to suit a variety of learning styles, you could be the person to help us deliver on this!

In this role you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and team development skills and have the ability to contribute to the team and its goals. whilst being able to work independently, and also as a member of the team.

All lecturers employed by Barking & Dagenham College are expected to subscribe to our shared value set and our leadership behaviours, which are intended to deliver our vision which is: A truly great college passionate about success!

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer SEND:

• To be responsible to the Curriculum Manager.


• To be registered with the Institute for Learning (IFL). Teacher trained applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have participated recently in staff learning and development to update their teaching skills.


• To aid in the development and implementation of the College's SEND strategy and policies


• To carry out assessments of students to identify needs and monitor progress - including observations in the classroom and meeting with teachers and parents


• To work closely with teaching teams, SLT, parents and relevant external agencies to develop, implement and monitor individual support/learning plans


• To carry out Access Arrangements for Exams assessments with students and to work closely with the AAE Administrator to ensure that AAE is appropriately recorded and monitored


• To understand and comply with Safeguarding legislation and ensure that the best practice is embedded in all working practices as required.

Our ideal Lecturer SEND should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject area


• A teaching qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, PGCE or QTS


• Have recent and relevant experience of teaching 14-19 year old learners with challenging behaviour.


• Experience and understanding of the issues related to Learning Difficulties and Disabilities


• Frameworks, regulations and requirements of the sector and how these relate to the role

For full job details and criteria, please see attached job description.

You will need to submit a cover letter demonstrating how your personality, skills and experience meet our values for this role.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All applications forms must be fully completed, showing full education and employment details. An incomplete application will not be considered for shortlisting.


• We have the right to interview candidates before the application deadline

Applicants for all jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to an enhanced level, costs are covered by the College. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Closing date for applications: 14th April 2024

If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer-SEND role, then please click apply today!

About Us

Join a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities.

Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. Weve invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.

By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, youll benefit from:

• a competitive salary including London Weighting


• generous holiday and pension packages


• being part of a team passionate about education and success


• links with industry and CPD opportunities


• free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes

Join the team. Be part of it.

To find out more about BDC, visit www.bdc.ac.uk