Lecturer – Foundation Learning
Closing in 16 days (30 October 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £24,324 - £26,787 per annum (Actual)
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Fixed term contract
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 30 October 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Based at Taunton College
30 Hours a week
Maternity Cover
What will I be doing?
Foundation Learning is the 23/24 winner of the RCU Beacon Award for Support for Students and an outstanding area of the college that provides a number of highly successful study programmes for learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), barriers to learning and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).
The post-holder will be motivated, enthusiastic and a strong team player who strives to deliver the best possible outcomes for our learners. They will deliver highly effective Teaching, Learning and Assessment throughout a timetable within Foundation Learning.
The role will involve maximising learners’ potential to make positive progress towards their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and/or personalised outcomes, aspirations and ultimately support sustainable destinations. The ideal candidate will have experience with working with learners with SEND/SEMH and have a specialist area of expertise that will benefit the department. They will promote inclusive practice, deliver high quality lessons and develop individualised teaching, learning and assessment approaches.
What is in it for me?
UCS offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
UCS Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!
Supporting documents and information
UCS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.