Lecturer in Science

£26,386 to £51,931 per year, 26386 - 51931

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

22/09/2026

About us:

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning.

We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners.

We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.

At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also  role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and highly motivated individual to teach on a range of Science courses including GCSE Chemistry, BTEC Level 2, & BTEC Level 3 Applied Science.

With recent successful experience of teaching in a post-16 setting, the ideal candidate should possess an undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline and hold a recognised teaching qualification.

22.2 hours per week (0.6)
Permanent £26,386 - £51,931 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)
Gorseinon campus

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and employ a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, monitor learner progress and provide effective feedback throughout the academic year Contribute to team meetings and have a positive impact on the overall quality of this subject area Ensure excellence in teaching and learning

About you:

Recent successful experience of teaching in a post-16 setting

Possess a professional qualification or first degree in relevant area or equivalent.

Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised teaching qualification

Enthusiastic and committed individual who can engage, inspire and challenge all learners to achieve their individual potential

Good organisational and problem solving skills and will be prepared to work flexibly TA knowledge of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales specification and the ability to support learners completing the Individual Project in Science related disciplines would be advantageous.

Benefits for you:46 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas periodA Teacher’s Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of
28.68% (2025)
Free parking

Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year

View more benefits here:  information

This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers.

Early applications are recommended.

The Full-Time Equivalent Salary for this post is £26,386 - £51,931 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience). Diversity & Inclusion We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site.

We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

Enhanced DBS check, including the Children’s Barred List (£49.50)
Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).