Lecturer – Foundation Learning

South Thames College are now looking for a Lecturer to teach and assess on a range of programmes in the Foundation Learning area of the College.

Acting as a Course Leader for a group or groups of students, you will take responsibility for their study programme including Maths and English. You will take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation and seek and monitor work placements to include visiting and completing risk assessments.

We’re looking for someone who has experience working with and an understanding of the needs of LLDD and who can work effectively as part of a team. Able to provide effective student support, you will have experience of assessment and/or IV practices for a range of specialist accreditation and be able to manage students offering challenging behaviour.

You’ll have knowledge of the accreditation framework and assessment strategies in the post-16 sector including RARPA and of current curriculum changes and the implications for LLDD learning strategies and SEND reforms. A relevant professional qualification is desirable, as is a recognised teaching qualification. 

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 1st February 2022

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.