Lecturer - Diploma in Education and Training

Location: Sutton, SM1, the post-holder may be required to travel

Hours: 2.5 day per week, all year round

We are looking for an experienced teacher educator to join our team delivering specialist teacher training. The role requires a flexible self-starter who is committed to upskilling classroom staff in order to ensure that every student can access high quality teaching and learning. 

We are looking for lecturer to deliver the Diploma in Education & Training (Specialist Pathway). The DET is a Post 14 in-service qualification validated by Canterbury Christ Church University and delivered by Orchard Hill College. As the only partner college offering the specialist pathway, our focus is on developing trainees’ theoretical and practical understanding of SEND alongside high quality teaching, planning and assessment skills.

Our DET lecturers work with the OHC Programme Coordinator to plan and deliver the course content, observe and assess trainees on the course, and liaise with CCCU and other stakeholders to provide ongoing quality assurance for the programme. 

If you have experience of working effectively with students with SEND or barriers to learning, as well as a passion for delivering meaningful professional development, we would love to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with extensive experience of teaching and assessing students with SEND as well as experience of developing and delivering high quality CPD within an educational setting.

Orchard Hill College is an outstanding non-residential National Specialist College for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities. It is a unique and rewarding place to work and has both a broad range of learners and a dynamic and supportive staff team. We treat our students with the dignity and respect they deserve and provide them with more opportunities than ever before to learn and achieve within their local communities. 

To apply, please send your completed application form to jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk. 

Please note that CV applications will not accepted or considered.

Closing date:  12 noon Thursday 14th October 2021

Appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.