HULL

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £24,878 - £38,309 FTE per annum
Annual Leave: 42 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period)
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lecturer in Foundation Learning to join our SEND and Foundation Learning department at Hull College. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a practitioner with a vocational specialism (e.g. Digital Skills, Hair & Beauty, Catering, Childcare) who is enthusiastic about engaging learners working at Entry Level and Level 1.
This role focuses on delivering inclusive and differentiated education to young people and adults who face multiple barriers to learning—including those with SEND and those who have become disengaged from mainstream education.
As a key member of our inclusive education team, you will bring innovation, care, and practical teaching approaches to help our students thrive—academically, personally, and vocationally.
Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees.
As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.
While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Foundation Learning:

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning experiences to students on Entry Level and Level 1 Foundation programmes.
• Plan and develop creative, vocationally-linked sessions that engage students with varied and additional needs.
• Embed English, maths, employability and personal development into vocational learning wherever appropriate.
• Support learners with SEND or Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), liaising with Learning Support and external agencies to ensure individual progress.
• Act as a personal tutor and mentor to support students’ progression, wellbeing and career goals.
• Participate in curriculum planning and course development in line with Foundation Learning and RARPA standards.
• Lead on the development of practical, project-based learning activities aligned to a vocational specialism.
• Use innovative digital tools and platforms (such as Canvas) to engage and support learners both in and outside of the classroom.
• Participate in open days, recruitment events and outreach activities with schools and local community partners.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Level 5 teaching qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience delivering Entry Level and Level 1 vocational programmes
• Knowledge of restorative practice or trauma-informed approaches
• Experience with digital learning platforms (Canvas preferred)
  If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us as our Lecturer in Foundation Learning please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
  Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of their safeguarding strategy and values. In addition, these posts require the colleague to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
  Please note that this post is subject to regulated activity.
  We at Hull College prioritise digital proficiency; all new staff should either be skilled or open to training, looking forward to hearing from you on the last point.
  Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning experiences to students on Entry Level and Level 1 Foundation programmes.
• Plan and develop creative, vocationally-linked sessions that engage students with varied and additional needs.
• Embed English, maths, employability and personal development into vocational learning wherever appropriate.
• Support learners with SEND or Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), liaising with Learning Support and external agencies to ensure individual progress.
• Act as a personal tutor and mentor to support students’ progression, wellbeing and career goals.
• Participate in curriculum planning and course development in line with Foundation Learning and RARPA standards.
• Lead on the development of practical, project-based learning activities aligned to a vocational specialism.
• Use innovative digital tools and platforms (such as Canvas) to engage and support learners both in and outside of the classroom.
• Participate in open days, recruitment events and outreach activities with schools and local community partners