The vacancy

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve their full potential? We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Lecturer to join our Foundation Learning (SEND) Department at Doncaster College.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high‑quality teaching, provide pastoral support to a caseload of students, and contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment. If you are committed to helping learners grow in confidence, independence, and skills for adulthood, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Criteria

• A relevant SEND‑related qualification at Level 3 or above.

• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths.

• Experience of working with SEND learners and embedding Functional Skills.

• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to motivate learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching across Foundation Learning programmes within the SEND Department.

• Act as course tutor, providing ongoing pastoral support and monitoring student progress.

• Embed English, Maths, Equality & Diversity and British Values in all teaching.

• Maintain accurate records including e-registers, schemes of work, assessment information and progress tracking.

• Attend and contribute to EHCP meetings and work with colleagues, parents/carers, and support services.

• Make effective use of learning technologies and innovative teaching approaches.

• Support recruitment activities such as Open Days and promotional events.

• Participate in curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.

• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution

• 35 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.

• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).

• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Shortlisting date: 23rd March 2026

Interested? Click 'Apply Now'

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.

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