Foundation/Life Skills Lecturer

Posting date:	09 February 2026
Salary:	£25 to £30 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 March 2026
Location:	DE13 4rl
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SMcC-Foundation-8985

Summary

Lifeskills / Foundation Studies Lecturer (SEND)

Location: Burton upon Trent

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25-30 per hour

A supportive Further Education college in Burton upon Trent is seeking an experienced Lifeskills / Foundation Studies Lecturer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is suited to a passionate and resilient educator with strong experience supporting learners with severe and complex SEND needs.

Working in partnership with TeacherActive, the successful candidate will deliver engaging, learner-centred provision designed to develop independence, communication, and employability skills for learners with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver Life Skills and Foundation learning programmes tailored to learners with severe SEND

  
  

• Support learners with complex needs including communication difficulties, learning disabilities, and sensory needs

  
  

• Create inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environments that promote progress and independence

  
  

• Assess learner progress using appropriate methods and maintain accurate records and reports

  
  

• Work closely with support staff, therapists, and wider curriculum teams to meet individual learner needs

  
  

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, EHCP requirements, and Ofsted standards

  
  Requirements:

  • Proven experience teaching learners with severe and complex SEND in an FE or specialist education setting

    
    

  • Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)

    
    

  • Strong understanding of differentiated teaching strategies and person-centred learning

    
    

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills

    
    

  • Commitment to inclusive education and learner wellbeing

    
    Benefits of Working Here:

    • Full-time, permanent role offering long-term stability

      
      

    • Supportive and inclusive college environment with strong SEND provision

      
      

    • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to learners’ independence and life outcomes

      
      

    • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

      
      

    • Collaborative working culture with specialist support teams

      
      

    • Dedicated guidance and support from TeacherActive throughout the recruitment process

      
      

      This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEND professional to join a college committed to inclusive education and learner success.

      Contact us:

      01212003224 or sasha.mccrory@teacheractive.com

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
      TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.