Lecturer in Foundation Learning

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Please note that we have one full-time and two part-time positions available for 36, 28.8, and 21.6 hours per week. The salary will be pro rata according to the hours..
We are currently recruiting a qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic teacher to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team on a Hourly Paid basis. Our department delivers a range of courses that support learners with SEND to develop skills including independent living skills, communication, personal development, employability, and enterprise. A commitment to working with young people/adults with additional support needs underpins all aspects of our work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, creative, and inclusive teaching tailored to SEND learners.
• Develop and implement schemes of learning, lesson plans, and resources.
• Act as a course tutor, tracking and supporting student progress.
• Contribute to course development, reviews, and quality improvement.
• Support learners with progression pathways and employability skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and safeguarding at all times.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.:

• A recognised Level 5 teaching qualification 
• Minimum Level 2 in English & Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Recent experience teaching learners with SEND, including those with complex needs.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process
The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication.  Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. xwzovoh

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Application Closing date : 17/05/2026
Interview Date: TBC