Foundation Learning Lecturer


Company:	South Hampshire Colleges Group
Salary:	£35,537 to £44,458 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO14 1AR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Care To Join Us

Southampton College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Foundation Learning Lecturer to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational educator who is passionate about supporting young people with diverse learning needs to develop the skills, confidence, and independence required for further education, employment, and life.

Working within our Foundation Learning provision, you will deliver engaging and inclusive learning programmes that support students with a range of abilities and educational needs. You will play a key role in helping learners achieve their individual goals and reach their full potential.

 offer great benefits including;

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Duties

Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Foundation Learning programmes.

Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet a variety of learner needs and abilities.

Support students in developing employability, personal, social and independent living skills.

Monitor learner progress and provide timely feedback and support.

Create an inclusive and positive learning environment that promotes student achievement and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, parents/carers, and external agencies where appropriate.

Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement activities.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a relevant degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent professional experience.

Has experience teaching or supporting learners with additional needs, SEND, or Foundation Learning students.

Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Is passionate about learner success and inclusive education.

Holds a recognised teaching qualification or is willing to work towards one.

Demonstrates strong organisational and classroom management skills.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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