Send Creative Lecturer

We have a great opportunity based at our Houghton Regis campus for a SEND Creative Lecturer to become a key member of our Foundation Learning department.

Are you an inspiring individual with a real passion for teaching and learning and looking for a new challenge?

Can you build positive relationships with young people with complex needs and make a difference?

Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach to teaching and learning? Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable young people the best chance to succeed and thrive?

We believe in a shared team ethos, working together using flexible and supportive approaches to develop students’ learning and behaviour. Our staff have a ‘can do’ attitude that makes a real difference to the lives of our students; many of whom have become disengaged with education and lost the confidence to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a full-time and part-time skilled SEN Lecturers with interests in any of the following areas: Art, Photography, Digital Media/Animation, Digital Music, Mechanics or Construction for our Specialist Provision in Houghton Regis. You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to young people’s lives.

In this exciting role you will have the ability to manage a diverse range of learners, use interactive methods in the classroom. Plan and prepare of schemes of work, lesson plans and undertake the continual assessment of learner work and progress. Delivering functional skills Maths and English to level 1 is also a requirement of this post.

Experience in working with young people who have Special Educational Needs, dyslexia, ASD, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) or those not suited to main stream learning environments is essential in this role.

We are always looking for creative and innovative ways forward and offer a variety of opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
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Student centred - **At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
- **Educational excellence - **We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
- **Teamwork** - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
- **Continuous improvement - **We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
- ** Caring**:

- We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
- **Inclusive - **We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

**About Us**

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

**Contract Type - Bedford College**
- 25 hours per week (0.67567 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
- 45 days per annum (plus public holidays), pro rata for part-time
- Teachers Pension
- Retail and leisure discounts

**Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed