Up to £36,507 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Full-time We require an engaging teacher to join our Foundation Learning LDD/SEND provision to support learners with SEND, including social, emotional difficulties, while developing their practical skills. At Andover college we are developing our curriculum, and this is an exciting time to join the team. The curriculum all is linked to the preparing for adulthood agenda and our study programmes are practical, hands on and outcome focussed. This role would take the lead on developing the curriculum for our learners with moderate learning difficulties, ensuring there is a strong focus on progression and employability. The successful candidate will demonstrate • Knowledge and understanding of the needs of pupils with SEND in particular MLD and ASC • The ability to support the raising of standards and aspirations of these young people through curriculum development • The ability to keep accurate records and use data from these records to improve the quality of teaching • The ability to work as a member of a team both with colleagues at the college and with other professionals, from outside the organisation • Be committed to improving the provision offered to our students • An ability to focus on finding solutions to the issues and problems • Have good understanding of the preparing for adulthood themes. • Skills to teach across an ability range from Entry 1 to Level 1 Qualifications required: Degree, Teaching Qualification, or willingness to attain a level 5 teaching qualification for which support will be provided.. Desirable: Experience of entry level and level one curriculums, various awarding bodies including City and Guilds, ASDAN and Laser. Want to make a career change and move into teaching? If you are looking to make a career change, and move into teaching, we will fully support you to be successful by offering you time to undertake the course and 100% financial support towards the cost of the course. This can be fully discussed at interview along with the terms and conditions which apply. We require all academic staff to hold a teaching qualification so that along with our extensive range of annual continuous professional development staff are able to provide students with an outstanding learning experience. Further information about transitioning to the FE sector ca be found here Share your skills and teach in further education - Teach in further education - gov dot uk (campaign.gov dot uk). Closing Date: 24 June 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. College Benefits • Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme) • Death benefit grant of 3 X salary if in the pension scheme • Free on- site parking • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme • Holiday entitlement of 42 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff) • Access to an Employee Assistance Scheme • Free Library membership • On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus • Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game • Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus • Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications. • Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider