Lecturer Supported and Inclusive Learning

Salary

£27,247 - £32,760 per annum

Contractual hours

29.6

Basis

Part time

Package

44 days holiday pro rata per annum, plus bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata per annum) Teachers’ Pension Scheme Discounted shopping Excellent training and development Flexible working

Job category/type

Lecturer

Date posted

01/07/2026

Job reference

REQ002605

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Supported and Inclusive Learning department, teaching in our Learning for Work area. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with experience of working with young people who have learning difficulties and may present with challenging behaviours.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting learners to develop the skills, confidence, and independence they need to prepare for employment and their future lives.

As a Specialist Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment as part of an established and dedicated team. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential.

You will be enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for your profession, and able to support learners to develop the skills they need to be meaningfully involved in their adult lives.

We are looking for someone who can deliver Functional Skills Maths and English from Entry Level 1 through to Level 1. There will also be opportunities to deliver other subjects across the week, as we continue to diversify and enrich the curriculum offer for our learners.

If you feel you have the skills, experience and drive to become part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants will hold the following

• A full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above (or be willing to work towards obtaining one). If you do not hold a suitable teaching qualification, the College will support you to obtain this as part of our investment in your professional development.
• Qualified in Vocational area to Level 5 minimum or equivalent.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in maths and English (GCSE grade 4 or above, GCSE grade C or above etc)

Applications from candidates with a background in teaching in an FE environment would be desirable but not essential.

*Previous applicants need not reapply* Interview date: 6 August 2026 We may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.

Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact ***email_hidden***. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Why Leicester College?

Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) membership with generous employer contributions

• 44 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year

• A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow

• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies

Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.

Safe & Inclusive

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.