Lecturer - SEND Sessional staff

Barking and Dagenham College, Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0XU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (662)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Sessional on an 'as and when required' required basis
• Contract type: Casual
• Hourly rate: £14.16 to £24.74 per hour, including London Weighting, depending on qualifications and experience.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and committed Lecturer - SEND specialist who understands the transformational impact of SEND education.

You should have:

• A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)

In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Experience teaching SEND students within Further Education
• Experience delivering classes to students with a diverse range of Educational needs
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies
• The ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups
• Experience tracking and monitoring learner progress using digital systems
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing

What the college offers its staff

Free onsite Parking at our Rush Green Campus

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for professional development.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Lecturer - SEND, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to SEND learners, supporting them to develop practical literacy skills for work, further study and everyday life.

We’re seeking a passionate SEND lecturer who believes every learner can succeed. You’ll deliver inclusive, engaging lessons tailored to diverse needs, using strong Teaching, Learning and Assessment practices to drive progress, independence, and real-world outcomes.

You’ll be someone who:

• Puts learners first
• Adapts teaching creatively to meet individual needs
• Collaborates effectively with staff, families, and external teams
• Is reflective, proactive, and committed to continual improvement

You will:

• Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to learners with diverse starting points
• Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement
• Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence
• Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required
• Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment
• Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of education policies and practice

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lecturer - SEND JDPS.pdf - 346 KB (opens in new tab)

About Barking and Dagenham College

• Organisation type: FE College, ages 16 to 99
• Education phase: Sixth form or FE college
• Size: No information available
• Age range: 16 to 99
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: rachel.dinnes@bdc.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barking-and-dagenham-college

Barking and Dagenham Further Education College is a forward thinking college, which is vibrant and committed to the success of our staff, learners, businesses and communities!

Arranging a visit to Barking and Dagenham College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rachel.dinnes@bdc.ac.uk.

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