Foundation Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail and Slate · East Midlands, United Kingdom
Location
East Midlands, United Kingdom
Work mode
On-site
Type
Contract
Salary
£30–35 / hour
Posted
13 Oct 2026

Verified open 2 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Foundation Lecturer
Temporary | Contract
Location: the East Midlands
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you an experienced Foundation Learning professional who enjoys helping learners build the confidence and independence to move on in life?
About the Role
You'll join a further education provider as a Foundation Lecturer, planning and delivering teaching across Foundation Learning programmes. You'll adapt your sessions to a wide range of abilities and individual needs, working alongside Learning Support Assistants in the classroom.
You'll track learner progress and support learners towards progression into further education, employment or training.
Your responsibilities will include:

Planning, delivering and assessing teaching across Foundation Learning programmes.
Integrating Functional Skills into the curriculum and preparing learners for assessment.
Supporting learners to develop independence, communication and employability skills.
Adapting teaching and learning resources to meet a wide range of individual needs.
Working effectively alongside Learning Support Assistants within the classroom.
Monitoring learner progress, achievement, attendance and retention.

What We're Looking For
Essential:

Experience of teaching within a Foundation Learning or Foundation Studies environment
A Level 3 qualification (or higher) in a relevant subject area
GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent, or a willingness to achieve them
A Level 5 teaching qualification recognised within the FE sector, or a willingness to work towards one
Strong classroom management skills and an inclusive approach to teaching

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience of delivering Functional Skills
Experience of working with learners with LDD, SEND or challenging behaviour
A degree in a relevant subject area

If you're ready to help learners take their next step with confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

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