Job Description

Newham College

ham
19,598 - 27,933 per year

Salary:

19,598 - 20,437 per annum (Unqualified Lecturer) 21,832 - 27,933 per annum (Qualified Lecturer)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

28 September 2025

Apply by:

14 September 2025

Job overview

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About Newham College:

ham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.


With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of 60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:


We are seeking a dedicated Lecturer - SEND (Catering) to join our Foundation Learning team within Supported and Inclusive Learning. This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about working with learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them gain skills for life, learning and work.

Key Responsibilities:


As a Lecturer in SEND, specialising in Catering, you will:


Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality teaching to learners from pre-entry up to Level 1.


Support learners with a wide range of needs, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.


Act as a course tutor, guiding learners in both their academic and personal progress.


Develop creative resources and curricula that build employability, independence and life skills.


Liaise with families, carers and external agencies to ensure each learner is supported to succeed.


Promote positive behaviour and safeguard the welfare of all learners.

About you


We're looking for someone with the skills and passion to motivate and inspire learners with SEND. You will bring:


A teaching qualification at Level 5 (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET) - or willingness to work towards one.


A Catering qualification at Level 2 or above.


Successful experience of teaching learners with SEND, including those with complex needs.


Experience of supporting behaviour management and working with young people and families.


Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.


A positive, empathetic approach to teaching and learning.


It would be great if you also have:


A subject specialism in SEND.


Experience contributing to EHCPs and the annual review process.


An Internal Quality Assurance qualification (or willingness to achieve one).


Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults


In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.


The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion


The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.


Recruitment Process


The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.


All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.


The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College's policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.


We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.


We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.


Please note that we do not accept CVs


Application Closing Date : 14th September


Interview Date: TBC

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ham College

High Street South, East Ham
London
E6 6ER
United Kingdom

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