Skills Lecturer

Job Information

Department: Skills

Location: Ammanford Campus

Compensation: £26,387 - £48,288 per year

Final date to receive applications: 29 May 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and determined teacher to ensure learners are engaged in Essential Skills and well prepared for assessment, using differentiated tasks and specialised strategies to motivate and sustain interest, and to develop learners’ confidence and self‑esteem.

This role offers a rewarding and fulfilling career opportunity to teach and support a diverse range of young people and adults, enabling them to progress in their careers or educational aspirations.

Exceptional communication and organisational skills are required, along with the ability to prioritise and manage a challenging workload.

• Undertake the teaching and assessment of Essential Skills qualifications (Application of Number and Communication)
• Liaise with the Head of Lifelong Learning and Skills to ensure Quality Assurance Internal Verification procedures are undertaken in an appropriate and timely manner
• Ensure that all successfully completed Essential Skills Qualifications are claimed for in a timely manner
• Report to the Head of Lifelong Learning and Skills regarding progress and completion

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Teaching qualification (or ability to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of the date of employment)
• GCSE English and Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
• Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
• Good literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent punctuality and flexibility

• Relevant teaching experience
• Understanding of post‑16 education issues
• Track record of high levels of learner attainment
• Awareness of key performance indicators
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
• Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
• Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) – Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) – Level 0/1

Persons are welcome to apply in Welsh; applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

• 46 days holiday plus bank holidays and five closure days (total 59 days per year)
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%
• Award‑winning professional learning and development programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site car parking
• Online and in‑store retail discounts

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion we inspire learners to fulfil their potential and achieve excellence. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community.

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability‑confident employer. We ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible, promoting all opportunities and providing reasonable adjustments where needed.