Inclusive Learning Officer

Fixed Term Contract (Academic Year 2022-2023), Term Time Only

Merton College are now seeking an Inclusive Learning Officer to ensure the effective coordination and monitoring of in-class support for learners with learning difficulties, disabilities and ESOL, English and Maths support needs.

Safeguarding learners and promoting their well-being in all aspects of their learning, you will implement agreed individual learning programmes of support for learners to enable them to achieve qualification aims, develop independence, enhance progression opportunities and progress towards Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes.

As our Inclusive Learning Officer, we would like you to be educated to GCSE / Level 2 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade C/4 in English and Maths and have a proven track record in supporting learners with learning difficulties and other support needs. With high level interpersonal skills and experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams, you will be able to use initiative, organise and prioritise and be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 6th July 2022. 

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 26 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.