Lecturer – Workstart /Skills for Life

As a Lecturer, the work centres on to demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Why this role may suit you

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, all year round (39 working weeks).

What you would be doing

To demonstrate a commitment to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Effective planning of teaching/learning within work and employment curriculum areas. Use a variety of suitable teaching and learning styles and to communicate clear learning objectives and expectations.

What you need

• Experience in delivering good or outstanding Functional Skills and employability lessons from Entry level to Level 2.
• Recent experience of teaching students with special education needs and barriers to learning.
• Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or alternative teaching qualification.

Practical information

• Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.
• The College is an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 13 special schools.
• To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
• Interviews will take place on: 11th May 2026.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience

Job details

• Pay: £36,842
• Pay: £47,989
• Benefits mentioned: Pension, Training, Flexible working