PMLD Lecturer
Job description
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Lecturer - Specialist SEN (PMLD) | Kingston
We are recruiting on behalf of an Outstanding (Ofsted, April 2025) specialist college, providing high-quality education to young people and adults with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities across London and Surrey.
Students have diverse and complex needs, including PMLD, communication and behavioural challenges, and medical needs. Each learner follows a personalised programme designed to build independence, confidence, and life skills.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to deliver engaging, learner-centred teaching and lead on high-quality learning experiences. You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons, monitor progress, and support learners to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver inclusive, differentiated teaching
- Assess, track, and report on student progress
- Create structured learning programmes aligned to individual needs
- Support and supervise support staff and learning teams
- Contribute to staff development and continuous improvement
Requirements
- CertEd, Diploma in Education & Training, or equivalent (or working towards)
- Experience working with SEN learners, ideally PMLD
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your PMLD experience prominently as this is the specialist focus of the role
📊 Quantify your SEN teaching impact: 'Supported 15 PMLD learners to achieve independence milestones'
🎓 Emphasise your CertEd or Diploma in Education & Training qualification early in your CV
🌐 Showcase differentiated teaching examples specific to complex needs and communication challenges
🤝 Detail your experience supervising support staff and contributing to team development
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- •Designed 25 personalised PMLD learning programmes, achieving 85% of students meeting independence milestones within 12 months
- •Led differentiated teaching delivery for 18 SEN learners with communication challenges, improving engagement scores by 40%
- •Supervised 6 support staff members across learning teams, contributing to Outstanding Ofsted rating through structured development programmes
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the PMLD Lecturer position at this Outstanding specialist college in New Malden. With my CertEd qualification and extensive experience in SEN education, particularly with PMLD learners, I am well-positioned to deliver the inclusive, differentiated teaching that supports complex needs students in achieving meaningful outcomes.
My background in designing personalised learning programmes and supervising support staff aligns perfectly with your requirements for leading high-quality learning experiences and contributing to continuous improvement.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you design personalised learning programmes for PMLD students?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track progress in SEN learners?
- ›How do you differentiate lessons for students with communication challenges?
- ›What safeguarding procedures are essential when working with vulnerable adults?
- ›How do you create structured learning programmes aligned to individual needs?
Behavioural
- ›Describe a time you helped a PMLD student achieve a meaningful outcome
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour in the classroom?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt your teaching approach for a complex needs student
- ›How do you support and motivate support staff in your team?
- ›Describe how you've contributed to continuous improvement in SEN education
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Describe a time you helped a PMLD student achieve a meaningful outcome
How do you handle challenging behaviour in the classroom?