Lecturer in Skills for Adults​/Community Learning

Overview

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. We have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 campuses in North Wales are expanding and evolving. We maintain strong relationships with local companies to help give our students the best start to their careers and support the local economy. We are committed to promoting the Welsh language and culture and are looking for someone to strengthen our workforce accordingly.

Role Title: Lecturer in Skills for Adults / Community Learning

Location: Wrexham and Flintshire, across several campus and community provision

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time (80% FTE, 29.6 hours per week)

Salary: £33,596 - £51,932 (full-time equivalent; salary pro rata for part-time). Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 subject to progression evidence.

We currently have a vacancy for a lecturer in Essential Skills, including Literacy, Numeracy and Digital for Adult Community Learning across Wrexham / Flintshire. Responsibilities include teaching, preparation of learning materials, marking of students’ work, and liaising with awarding bodies and exam invigilation.

The successful candidate will complete and produce required documentation by agreed deadlines, such as registers, schemes of work, records of work, course reviews, course analyses, student reports and absence reports.

As a lecturer you will excel in providing educational guidance and support for our students, and ensure their safety and welfare at all times. You will have a strong commitment to student success and a passion for teaching and learning.

• A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g., Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification

• Educated to a minimum Level 4 qualification

• Demonstrate understanding of current developments within your specialist area and how to stay up to date

• Knowledge of a broad range of learning needs and how to support these within a learning environment

• Experience of teaching and supporting young people with extensive barriers to learning

Welsh skills are desirable for this position. We seek candidates who can help grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria promotes and embeds Welsh language and culture. We provide opportunities and support for colleagues to develop Welsh language skills, including tailored training plans and incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

Applications in Welsh are encouraged; an application in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than one in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about interview process and assessment methods, and job descriptions are available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented groups. We are committed to safeguarding all learners and expect every staff member to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out, though some convictions may be deemed unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may need to register with the Education Workforce Council. Roles are normally advertised with a salary range; relevant experience will be considered for starting salary.

Please note: Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the listed date if a high…