About Newham College:
Newham College stands as Londons leading and most successful institution for vocational education, consistently recognised for excellence. For five consecutive years, the Department for Education has named Newham College the top-performing large Further Education (FE) college in the area.
Job Overview:
fixed term cover until 3rd July 2026.
We are currently recruiting a qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic teacher to join our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team on a permanent 0.6 basis. Our department delivers a range of courses that support learners with SEND to develop skills including independent living skills, communication, personal development, employability, and enterprise. A commitment to working with young people/adults with additional support needs underpins all aspects of our work.
The post will involve developing students&© communication, independence, and employability skills. An interest and commitment to personalised learning, a student-centred approach and experience of working with young people/adults with learning disabilities is essential. Experience and confidence of some or all the following are required: Makaton, PECs, PMLD and ASC.
You will be required to deliver the curriculum effectively through a variety of different learning strategies, communicating effectively with students as appropriate and providing them with appropriate tutorial support.
You should be an honours graduate or have a relevant final professional qualification (or equivalent experience). You should also have a teaching qualification and recent experience of teaching or training within the specialism of SEND.
Equality of opportunity
The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The Colleges mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.
Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting all learners' welfare and expects its staff to share this commitment. All posts in the College are subject to a List 99 check. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level.
Application Closing date : 15th July
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding Statement:
Newham College of Further Education 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.