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Foundation Learning Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192711
SEN & Support Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 27 October 2026
South West
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Education Details

Foundation Learning Further Education fe college
Levels: Entry LevelFunctional Skills
Also teaches: SENDSEMH

Job Description

Foundation Learning Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South West

Start date: 2 November 2026

Are you a specialist teacher who enjoys helping learners with SEND and SEMH needs build confidence and independence?

About the Role

A further education provider in the South West is looking for a Foundation Learning Lecturer to join a dynamic team of specialist teachers and professionals within its foundation learning department.

You'll deliver inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred teaching that supports the holistic development of learners with SEND and SEMH needs, working alongside colleagues who share that approach.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning within the foundation learning department.
  • Providing inclusive, trauma-informed and person-centred sessions tailored to individual learner needs.
  • Supporting the holistic development of learners with SEND and SEMH needs.
  • Working collaboratively with specialist teachers and other professionals to support learner success.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • Experience of teaching or supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs
  • A person-centred, inclusive approach to teaching and learning
  • The ability to work successfully within a team

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one
  • Experience of working within a foundation learning or similar department

If you're ready to make a real difference to learners who benefit most from specialist support, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Chloe Railton

Chloe Railton

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Experience of teaching or supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH needs
  • Person-centred, inclusive approach to teaching and learning
  • Ability to work successfully within a team

Skills & Qualifications

SEND teachingSEMH supportTrauma-informed teachingPerson-centred learningInclusive educationFoundation learningCollaborative working

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