Lecturer in Foundation Learning (severe learning difficulties)

• 💰Salary: Up to £39,201 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
• 🕒 Working Pattern: Full time (37 hrs per week, 52 weeks per year) or part time available (22.5 hrs per week)
• 📍Location: Andover Campus, Hampshire
• 📅Closing Date: 2nd March 2026

Please state on your application whether you would prefer the full or part-time role. 

Andover College is looking for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Foundation Learning, specialising in working with students with severe learning difficulties and additional needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented and supportive team delivering a learner-centred curriculum designed to support students to make positive progress, build confidence, and prepare for adulthood. You will work with a group of learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and/or with severe or complex learning needs, helping them to develop skills for independence, employability, and community participation.

What you will do: 🎓

As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching and learning sessions
• Support students with diverse needs, using creative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Contribute to personalised learner plans, review progress and set meaningful goals
• Build positive and productive relationships with students, families and external agencies
• Promote a safe, supportive and trauma-informed learning environment
• Work collaboratively with keyworkers, support teams and vocational staff
• Work collaboratively with specialists such as OTs and Physios on student programmes

We are looking for someone who:💫

• Has a relevant teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert. Ed, DTLLS/DTLLS) or is willing to work towards it

• Holds a grade C/4 in English and maths at GCSE level (or equivalent)

• Has experience or enthusiasm for teaching learners with severe learning difficulties, SEND or complex needs

• Understands how to build positive relationships and adapt learning to individual strengths

• Is able to work creatively with a range of professionals to support learner outcomes

Why Join Us? ✨

At Andover College we are committed to developing a culture where all learners can succeed. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities

• A strong focus on wellbeing and inclusive practice

• Rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference in young people’s lives

College Benefits🌾

• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (defined benefit scheme)

• Free on-site parking

• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes

• Flexible Working Policy

• 42 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (prorated for part-time roles)

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus

• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game

• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon

• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

• Several on-site food outlets offering great value meals

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