Lecturer of English; GCSE & Skills

Location: Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent

Salary: £27,240 - £42,105

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: Coleg Gwent - Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone

Do you have a firm belief in the potential of all learners? Do you reflect on and develop new approaches to learning? If this sounds like you, we are keen to hear from you.

You should be:

• A qualified teacher with experience of teaching WJEC GCSE English.

You should have:

• Innovative strategies to engage learners and help them to fulfill their full potential.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure successful outcomes within the delivery timeframe.
• An understanding of quality assurance and assessment.
• An understanding of diverse learner needs.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• Closing Date: 14/10/26
• Interview Date: 21/10/26