Lecturer, Orchard Hill College – Uxbridge

Salary:  Lecturer scale £35,425 - £46,143 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location: Park View Centre, Park Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1NP

Working Pattern:  36 hours per week, all year round (39 working weeks)

Start date: As soon as possible, subject to clearance checks

Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have eight vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students.

Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.

Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lecturer to join our dynamic teaching team. As a Lecturer at Orchard Hill College, you will deliver outstanding, person-centred teaching and learning to students with a variety of learning needs. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing lessons that inspire and engage learners, fostering a positive and nurturing educational experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality, inclusive, and engaging lessons
• Planning and developing innovative and relevant curriculum content tailored to the needs of individual students
• Assessing students' progress and providing constructive feedback to support their development
• Collaborating with other staff to ensure a holistic approach to student learning and well-being
• Maintaining accurate records of student performance and progress

Key Requirements:

·        A relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)

·        Experience teaching students with learning disabilities, autism, or additional support needs

·        A strong commitment to inclusive education and fostering an accessible learning environment

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families

·        Ability to adapt teaching methods and resources to meet the individual needs of students

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

The Trust - Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/

Rewards & Benefits:

·        Enhanced parental leave schemes

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Season ticket loans

·        Employee referral scheme

·        Membership to Discounts for Teachers

·        Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

·        Comprehensive training and development

·        Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured

·        Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

·        Scope for career progression across eight college centres, 14 academy schools and shared services team

·        Pension scheme - the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have life cover and financial protection for your family.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

This advert may close earlier than the closing date, if the right candidate is appointed.

Closing date: 13th December 2024

Interview date: TBC

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.