Lecturer in Foundation Learning

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Hours: 14.8 hours per week

Working days: Tuesday & Friday

Location: Wakefield College

This is a fantastic, rewarding opportunity to join our dedicated Foundation Learning and Transition team where you will provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities to learners with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND). You will have the inclusive teaching and learning skills required to ensure that all learners can fully access the curriculum and achieve their highest potential.

As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning you will plan and deliver engaging lessons for learners with SEND, this will include employability skills, maths, English and digital skills from Entry Level to Level 2. You will also plan and deliver a range of vocational taster sessions to raise aspiration for further study, arrange local employer engagement and encourage local social action to give learners a wide range of opportunities and experience to engage in the world around them.

As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent level qualification
• GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in Maths and English or equivalent as a minimum
• Experience of working with young people with SEND, ideally in a teaching capacity
• Experience of teaching employability skills, Functional Skills maths, English and Digital Skills up to Level 2

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you.

See what we have to offer and come and join us…. you won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement (37 days pro rata + bank holidays + college closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction and teacher development programme.
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Good Pension Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Staff Recognition Awards

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

Location:WakefieldSalary:£12,770 to £16,256 per annum - actual salary, £31,925 to £40,640 full time equivalentHours:Part TimeContract Type:PermanentPlaced On:8th October 2025Closes:17th October 2025Job Ref:125696