Foundation Learning Lecturer

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 12-06-2026
• Location: Plumpton College, Lewes
• Salary: Up to £35,496 (pro rata)
• Hours: Part time (26.25 hours per week)
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
• Benefits: 37 days holiday (pro rata) plus seasonal efficiency closure days

Description

Plumpton College is seeking a compassionate, motivated and student‑focused Lecturer in Foundation Learning to support young people who face a range of barriers to education and employment. 

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ lives by delivering high‑quality teaching, using trauma‑informed approaches, and supporting learners to build confidence, skills and positive progression pathways. 

About the Role 

As a Lecturer in Foundation Learning, you will deliver engaging and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment to students on foundation programmes. You will support learners’ academic, personal and social development, helping them to develop readiness for study, employment and independent life. 

Using a holistic and trauma‑informed approach, you will help students feel safe, supported and valued, enabling them to make sustained progress and achieve their individual goals. 

You will: 

• Plan, deliver and assess high‑quality lessons that meet individual learner needs
• Carry out initial assessments and maintain accurate Individual Learning Plans
• Adapt teaching to support SEND learners, including those with EHCPs
• Embed English, maths and personal development skills within teaching
• Track progress using RARPA and other college systems, taking action where progress is at risk
• Act as a cohort lead, providing tutorials, setting targets and supporting progression
• Work closely with parents/carers and cross‑college support teams
• Promote positive behaviour, safeguarding and student wellbeing
• Contribute to quality improvement, self‑assessment and curriculum development 

You will also support recruitment, enrolment, induction and transition activities, helping students make a positive start at college. 

About You 

We are looking for a caring, adaptable and committed professional who is passionate about supporting young people to succeed. 

Essential: 

• Degree or relevant professional qualification (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• Level 2 (or above) qualification in English and maths
• Strong understanding of SEND, EHCPs and current or upcoming reforms
• Knowledge of barriers affecting young people’s access to education and employment
• Experience of, or commitment to, trauma‑informed practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills and the ability to work flexibly in a fast‑paced environment
• A collaborative approach and commitment to student success 

Desirable: 

• Safeguarding or SEND‑related training
• Training in trauma‑informed or adapted practices 

You will be empathetic, resilient and student‑centred, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and continuous improvement. 

You will benefit from: 

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package, including up to 37 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.  

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.   

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.   

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas.  

We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged. 

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.    

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.