Foundation Lecturer (Temporary)
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Job Description
Foundation Lecturer
Temporary | Contract
Location: the South East
Start date: 26 October 2026
Are you an experienced Foundation Learning professional ready to help learners build the skills and confidence to progress?
About the Role
Our client, a further education provider, is looking for a Foundation Lecturer to join their team. You'll deliver engaging, differentiated teaching across Foundation programmes, supporting learners to develop independence, communication and employability skills alongside their studies.
You'll plan and prepare your sessions, assess learner work and track progress, working closely with Learning Support Assistants and colleagues to create an inclusive and encouraging learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, delivering and assessing teaching across Foundation programmes.
- Adapting teaching and learning to meet a wide range of abilities and individual needs.
- Supporting learners to develop independence, confidence and work-related skills.
- Tracking and recording learner progress, achievement and attendance.
- Working effectively alongside Learning Support Assistants in the classroom.
- Supporting learners with progression into further education, employment or training.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of teaching within a Foundation Learning or Foundation Studies environment
- A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- A patient, flexible and learner-focused approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- A Level 5 teaching qualification recognised within the FE sector, such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DET
- Experience delivering Functional Skills
- Experience working with learners with LDD, SEND and/or challenging behaviour
If you're ready to help Foundation learners take their next step, we'd love to hear from you.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Chloe Railton
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Experience of teaching within a Foundation Learning or Foundation Studies environment
- Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Patient, flexible and learner-focused approach
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: South East
- Sector: Further And Higher Education
- Phase: Fe
- Subject: Foundation Learning