Application Deadline: 1 June 2026
Department: Pathway Centre
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Southgate Campus
Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year
Are you passionate about empowering young people with SEND to grow in confidence, build independence and take meaningful steps towards adulthood? Do you have a specialist subject and the drive to make it genuinely accessible and inspiring for learners who experience the world differently? If so, we would love to hear from you.
This role sits within our Pathway Centre at Southgate Campus, a specialist provision supporting almost 200 students with Education, Health and Care Plans across a wide range of physical, cognitive and medical needs and abilities. You will teach your specialist subject and hold subject lead responsibility within the department, delivering sessions that are motivating, inclusive and tailored to individual learners.
Specialist subjects may include English, mathematics, catering, performing arts, dance, sport, music or horticulture. Whatever your subject background, the common thread is a commitment to helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to progress on their journey to adulthood.
This post is available at either 1 FTE (35 hours) or 0.7 FTE (24.5 hours). Please indicate your preference in your application.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Our Pathway Centre is one of the most distinctive and rewarding environments in the College. The Centre has a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team of passionate teachers, support practitioners and therapists working side by side, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, a Hydrotherapist, a Nurse, and Music and Rebound Therapy specialists. You will not find this depth of specialist expertise in many FE settings.
We invest seriously in the development of our staff. There is a comprehensive package of training on offer, including opportunities to build specific skills in areas such as behaviour management, sensory curriculum, medical interventions and communication methodology. Whether you are experienced in SEND provision or bringing strong subject expertise and a willingness to learn, you will be supported every step of the way.
What You'll Be Doing
No two days look the same, but here is a flavour of what you will be getting involved in:
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with genuine passion for working with learners with SEND and the subject expertise to inspire them.
Essential
Even Better If You Have...
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
Barnet and Southgate College is a further education college that works in partnership with local, regional and national employers to provide bespoke training specific to industry needs.
The College has a dedicated Enterprise and Employment team that works with a network of local employers and national companies to develop and provide training that meets their requirements and creates apprenticeship opportunities.
The College focuses on technology and business, offering a range of qualifications and professional development courses at specialised training centres.
Along with industry-led qualifications in business, childcare, health and social care and computing, the College also offers facilities to train in gas, plumbing and construction skills at the Colindale Campus; arts, new media, animation and VFX studios at the Barnet Campus, and sports, engineering and electrical installation workshops at the Southgate Campus.
The Southgate Campus is also home to our SEN Centre, which provides specialist courses for those with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
