Merton College
Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)
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Lecturer – Inclusive Learning (ASD and Behaviours of Concern)
Lecturer – SEND Specialist (Tutorial & Pastoral Care)
At Merton College, we seek a dedicated Lecturer to provide tutorial and pastoral care for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties, including oversight of work experience activities.
About the Role
You’ll fulfill the following key responsibilities:
- Act as a Course Leader, taking responsibility for students' study programmes
- Take an active role in all aspects of student assessment and accreditation
- Participate in curriculum planning and product development where required
- Deliver and embed Maths and English alongside Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to meet the College’s strategic objectives
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a teaching qualification and a relevant professional qualification for SEND
- Demonstrate extensive experience working with learners with SEND, understanding their specific learning needs
- Show expertise in curriculum development tailored to changing demands in the Further Education sector
- Have experience administering effective student support, including working with:
- Accreditation frameworks (e.g., RARPA)
- Assistive technologies in teaching and learning
- External agencies and assessment/independent validation (IV) practices for specialist accreditation
- Exhibit the ability to:
- Manage challenging behaviour
- Communicate at varying levels to accommodate diverse learning abilities
- Collaborate effectively in a team
- Be aware of current curriculum changes and their implications for SEND learners, including policy reforms
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Benefits
- Salary progression aligned with cost-of-living reviews
- 40 days’ annual leave, with 8 additional days (Christmas/New Year), plus 5 dedicated Wellbeing Leave days for mental and physical health
- Excellent pension contributions (Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Subsidised sports facilities
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme
- Generous career stability as part of South Thames Colleges Group, a leading London post-16 provider
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College Commitment
- Equal opportunities employer, with a safeguarding culture
- Committed to diversity and inclusion (prospects considered regardless of protected characteristics per the Equality Act 2010)
- DBS checks, references, online searches, and work eligibility verification required for successful candidates
About the South Thames Colleges Group This group includes Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, merged in August 2017 to become London’s largest post-16 education provider, strengthened by a shared focus on student success.
Application Details
- Closing date: 5th July 2026
- Interviews scheduled: 8th July 2026
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