Job Description

Lecturer in Special Educational Needs - Maternity Cover

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

Department: Foundation Studies Transitions Hub

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Transitions Hub

Compensation: £33,990 - £42,764 / year

Description

🧑‍🏫 Lecturer in Special Education Needs (Maternity Cover)

📍 Transitions Hub, Liverpool

🕓 Part Time, 17 hours per week

💷 £33,990-£42,764 per annum FTE (Full-Time Equivalent), pro rata according to hours and weeks worked

🌴 50 days holiday + 8 bank holidays FTE

💼 Teachers’ Pension Scheme

🎁 Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

We are recruiting a Lecturer in SEND to join our Transitions Hub to cover maternity.

The Transitions Hub supports young people across the Liverpool City Region with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), working at Entry Level 2 and above. Our aim is to equip learners with the skills, confidence and independence they need to progress into adulthood, further education or employment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a growing, specialist provision.

We encourage early applications, as this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring and motivating teaching sessions that promote student engagement and success.
• Implement effective feedback and assessment systems to monitor and adapt teaching for optimal learner progress.
• Collaborate with a team of teaching and care assistants to provide the best opportunities for all students.
• Maintain a professional learning environment, consistently implementing behaviour management processes.
• Support curriculum development and innovation to enhance learner experiences and outcomes.
• Develop high-quality resources and utilise technology to support independent learning.
• Establish professional relationships with students and collaborate with multi-agency teams as needed.

Criteria

• Possess a minimum of a relevant Level 3 vocational qualification.
• Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Track record of successful teaching within the lifelong learning sector
• Detailed knowledge of EHCPs and students with SEND
• Experience in developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
• Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback
• Ability to inspire, motivate and raise the aspirations of learners through high-quality teaching

Please see the person specification for the full criteria

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans which are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.