Lecturer in Essential skills (English/Maths/Digital)

Location Coleg Cambria

Application Deadline Friday, August 12, 2022

Scale Point From £27,382

Scale Point To £42,326

Job Profile  Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having already achieved an ‘Excellent’ in our recent Estyn inspection and won a Platinum Corporate Standard Health at Work Award, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that 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 situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Lecturer Essential Skills (English/Maths/Digital)

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Part-time - Permanent (and hourly paid roles available - see website to apply for other vacancies)

Salary: £27,382- £42,326 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)

We are seeking to recruit an Essential Skills lecturer who is familiar with the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications which include Essential communication skills, Essential application of number skills and Essential digital literacy skills. Applications are also welcomed from lecturers who are experienced in delivering Functional skills and/or GCSE.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have proven experience and competence within English, Maths or digital literacy skills lecturing and hold the relevant teaching qualifications

As a Lecturer at Coleg Cambria you will be required to deliver both practical and classroom based learning to our students. You will also be responsible for enrolling students on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as ensuring the safety and welfare of our students at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to at least Level 3 in a relevant specialist subject area 
• Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407)
• Able to identify, interpret and apply specific knowledge to practice
• Competent digital literacy skills
• Be able to develop and use a range of teaching and learning techniques
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position. 

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.  

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group. 

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible. 

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On Site Nursery Provision

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants