Specialist SEMH Lecturer – Foundation Learning

You will:

• Deliver tailored teaching and support to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across various course formats, ensuring high engagement and differentiated learning.
• Plan and implement Functional Skills and personalised programmes, adapting strategies to meet the behavioural, emotional, and social challenges of learners.
• Collaborate with SEND and Safeguarding Teams to ensure appropriate support arrangements, including exam access and pastoral care, are in place.
• Create and maintain inclusive, trauma-informed learning environments, using restorative and therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation and resilience.
• Champion safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring robust support for vulnerable learners and promoting a safe and positive college culture.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

The successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:

• A minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) and a strong commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Experience working with post-16 students and in similar roles, with a proven ability to motivate learners and deliver inclusive, high-quality teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate effectively to students and support them in achieving successful outcomes.
• Personal attributes such as flexibility, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to inspire and adapt to change, especially in supporting learners with SEMH needs.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 44 days’ annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
• A maximum of 5 College closure days **
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan *
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme *
• Eye care vouchers*
• Online payslips

(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)

We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.

Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at https://www.moulton.ac.uk/work...; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CV’s will not be considered.