Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Progression Studies

Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader - Progression Studies

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Closing date: 12/05/2025

Join Our Team 

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Lecturer in Inclusive Learning to join our Progression Studies team.  The Inclusive Learning Department at Middlesbrough College specialises in individualised learning for students with support needs and barriers to their progress and learning.

Situated on our main campus and integrated into our general FE population the department compromises of four specialist pathways:

• 16-18 ESOL for learning with language as a primary need
• Vocational Steps to‿ provision for learners who require support and time to develop their core English/Maths skills and positive behaviours for learning
• Preparation for Adulthood our specialist SEND pathway
• Supported Internship which acts as an exit route for learners with Education Health and Care Plans into the world of work

We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates who have particular vocational backgrounds and skills along with those who are able to teach a functional skill and/or GCSE English and Maths.

As a Lecturer in Inclusive Learning, you will: 

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Support students' academic and personal growth, helping them achieve their full potential.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience and address the needs of all students.
• Support student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing guidance and tailored support.

What We’re Looking For: 

We seek candidates who:

• Are qualified teachers or willing to work towards a PGCE or equivalent.**
• Hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Possess relevant vocational qualifications in a specific field.
• Have current knowledge and/or experience in NEET Provision and/or SEN. Have prior experience working in a general FE College in a teaching role.
• Ideally have current knowledge and/or experience of teaching vocational skills, along with GCSE/functional skills in English and Maths.

*(subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification – see Job description for further details).

What’s in it for you? 

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:  
  - 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
  - Occupational Health  
  - Free Flu jabs
  - Free Gym Membership for all staff.  
  - Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Rick Millington, Curriculum Team Leader in Progression Studies on  rj.millington@mbro.ac.uk

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early! 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING 

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

*The Lecturer Salary Scale is from Pt 5 – Pt 16. The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS.  To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

Please see attached Job Description - Lecturer in Inclusive Learning