Northumberland College
Lecturer and Programme Leader: inclusive Practice (SEND Curriculum)
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Lecturer and Programme Leader: inclusive Practice (SEND Curriculum)
Lecturer and Programme Leader: Inclusive Practice (SEND Curriculum)
Rural Skills and Specialist SEND Location: Northumberland Salary: £31,375 to £40,912 per annum (pro rata for annualised contracts) Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 23:59 BST on Friday, 10 July 2026 Reference: 0435-26
About The College
Kirkley Hall Campus is Northumberland College’s second largest site, specialising in land-based, animal, and outdoor education. Part of Education Partnership North East (EPNE)—the top-performing college group in the North East for three consecutive years—Kirkley Hall provides:
- A unique and inspiring environment across 400 acres of Northumberland countryside
- INDUSTRY-STANDARD FACILITIES for practical, hands-on learning
- Residential provision rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025), offering exceptional opportunities for students nationwide
View our 2024 Ofsted Report for Outstanding grades across all areas.
Our Journey & Values
We foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. As an organisation, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset and are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and wellbeing.
Support for Teachers
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Taking Teaching Further (TTF)*: A funded route for industry professionals to retrain as Further Education (FE) teachers.
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Targeted Retention Incentive: For eligible teaching roles in high-need subjects or regions, payments of up to £6,000 over five years.
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About The Candidate
We are seeking a passionate educator with a belief in inclusive learning. This role requires:
- A progressive, workforce collaboration mindset, championing authenticity, respect, and excellence.
- Dedication to SEND learners, helping them build confidence for adulthood, employment, and independent living.
- Leadership in inclusive practice, developing innovative approaches to overcome barriers to participation.
Your enthusiasm will shape the future of Post-16 SEND education, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed and progress.
About The Role
This is a fully engaging leadership opportunity to:
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- Develop and deliver a specialist SEND programme in Farming & Agriculture.
- Combine vocational expertise with passion for inclusive education.
- Design career-focused learning paths for learners with SEND, equipping them with skills, confidence, and independence to progress.
- Work with colleagues, mentoring teams, employers, and external partners to support a compelling learner journey.
- Shape curriculum innovation, quality refinement, and industry-aligned learning opportunities.
Professional expansion is key to this position, including: ✅ Access to digital learning technologies ✅ Application of cutting-edge teaching approaches
Role Responsibilities
- Programme Leadership:
- Lead and deliver a high-quality SEND programme specialising in Farming and Agriculture.
- Learner Support:
- Monitor progress, attendance, achievements, and EHCP outcomes, implementing strategies for success.
- Curriculum & Inclusion:
- Develop engaging, inclusive schemes of learning, resources, and adaptive assessments.
- Curriculum Quality:
- Organise quality assurance activities and contribute to continuous improvement strategies.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with employers, families, and external organisations to support learner progression and positive destination outcomes.
- Recruitment & Promotion:
- Support student recruitment, inclusive programme promotion, and SEND advocacy within the college.
Qualifications
- Degree in SEND, Youth Work, or a related field.
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4 [C] or equivalent).
- Level 3 Assessor Qualification (or commitment to obtain within an agreed timeline).
- Enhanced DBS clearance.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with teaching or supporting young people with SEND.
- Experience in curriculum design, delivery, and leadership.
- Informed understanding of inclusive teaching, differentiated learning, and adaptive assessment tools.
- Ability to set aspirations for individual learners and maintain clear records.
- Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers, and external agencies.
- Competency in digital learning platforms for teaching & communication.
- Safeguarding awareness, commitment to equal opportunities, and diversity & inclusion principles.
- Passion for raising aspirations and improving SEND learner outcomes.
- Vocational industry experience in:
- Land-Based Studies
- Farming & Maintenance
- Agriculture/Animal Welfare
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Postgraduate teaching qualifications (PGCE, PD/TE Certificates).
- SEND specialist training (Autism, SEMH, Specific Learning Difficulties).
- Experience in Internal Quality Assurance within Further Education.
- Knowledge of EHCP structures and transition planning for employment and adulthood.
- Awareness of current SEND legislation and policy reforms.
- Workplace experience with:
- Supported internships
- Work-Based Learning models
- Employer engagement
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE, a provider committed to growth and sustainability, where employees receive:
- Competitive remuneration range (inc. career progression).
- 35–48 annual days of holiday, inclusive of public holidays (exclusive of term-time roles).
- Generous urgent family leave and flexible working arrangements (role-dependent).
- LGPS pension scheme or (for teaching roles) the Teacher Pension Scheme.
- myLifestyle: A lifestyle benefits platform delivering:
- Discounted retail offers.
- Investment advice memberships.
- Health & Dental Schemes: Cash plans covering:
- Dental care.
- Eye care.
- General health needs.
- Welbeing support through AccessEAP (Advance for staff mental, physical & financial health).
- Free campus parking and gym access (Bede Campus).
- Employee professional development incentives.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
At Education Partnership North East (EPNE):
🛡️ We embrace diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences. 🌐 Recognise talent can emerge from unconventional paths. ❌ "If you fit most but not all, apply!"
✅ Disability Confident Employer & Armed Forces Covenant Signatory. ✅ Ofsted Outstanding rated across all campuses. ✅ Commitment to safeguarding through PREVENT training. ✅ Equal opportunity principles apply: no barriers.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Further details available on request or via job enquiries.
- Collection of extended application contacts/indexes available.
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