Are you passionate about shaping the future of teaching, learning, and assessment? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Teaching Practitioner (STP) with a specialism in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator with a proven track record in teaching excellence, strategic thinking, and staff development. As an STP, you will:

Lead pedagogical innovation and champion best practice across our college campuses.
Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment.
Transform the learning experience for students with SEND through creative and inclusive approaches.

You’ll be a confident communicator, a collaborative leader, and a passionate advocate for educational quality. If you have the vision and expertise to inspire colleagues and make a real difference to learners’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service.

If you have any queries regarding this post, please email Jobs@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk.

Key Responsibilities

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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Benefits

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The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 31 days annual leave for our support 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.

Annual Season Ticket Loans

An annual season ticket can save employees around two months in travel cost per year, costing the equivalent of 10 months for 12 month's travel.

Cycle to Work Scheme

The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through independent 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 are able to lend a sympathetic ear, offer practical and professional advice on a wide range of work related, personal or family problems.

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. These facilities are available Monday to Friday including access to the sports hall subject to availability.

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 and Inspired Rewards

Inspired Rewards is the 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.

About Barnet and Southgate College

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 Wood Street Campus, and sports and electrical installation workshops at the Southgate Campus.
The Southgate Campus is also home to our LLDD Centre, which provides specialist courses for those with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.