Lecturer, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Adult Education

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to join our dedicated and welcoming team. You will be responsible for managing and directing teaching teams and ensuring effective, learner-centred learning opportunities to meet the needs of adults with special needs.

• Effective planning of teaching/learning within designated curriculum
• Ensuring that student learning experiences are organised in a progression which supports the development of the individual
• Implementing appropriate assessment, objective setting, recording, reporting and evaluation of educational programmes
• Effective management and supervision of team members, including volunteers, students and visitors where necessary
• Participation and planning/delivery in staff development opportunities to update or develop new skills

• Must hold a Certificate of Education (Cert Ed) on appointment, or an alternative equivalent teaching qualification, or currently be undertaking or willing to undertake the Certificate of Education (Cert Ed)
• 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 communicate a commitment to the view that students with special needs can and do achieve
• 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

About Disability Confident: a Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing – access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)