Lecturer - Advance into FE (0.5)

Gower College Swansea; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Wales is seeking an experienced educator to deliver units from Entry 3 to Level 2 Advance into Further Education. The ideal candidate will have a degree and excellent classroom management skills, along with a passion for motivating students. Responsibilities include creating positive learning environments and liaising with guardians and support agencies. Benefits include 46 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

46 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays

Teacher's Pension Scheme with 28% employer contribution

Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year

2 staff well-being days

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Advance into FE programmes is desirable.
• Tenacity, commitment, and patience for dealing with challenging learners.
• Ability to adapt teaching style for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver units for Entry 3 to Level 2 Advance into Further Education.
• Develop and employ teaching strategies, including ILT.
• Motivate students and create a positive learning environment.
• Personal tutor role requiring liaising with support agencies.
• Organise trips and integrate Welsh culture into lessons.

Skills

Excellent classroom management skills

Adaptability in teaching style

Motivation and support for learners

Education

Qualified to degree level

Recognised teaching qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

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 at home.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of units across Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Advance into Further Education which supports those learners who are undecided about their career path and are at risk of becoming NEET due to previous engagement issues with education.
• Develop and employ a variety of teaching and learning strategies, including the effective use of ILT, to ensure excellence and the achievement of course targets for retention and attainment.
• Motivate students and to create a positive learning environment and support a learner's potential.
• Undertake a personal tutor role which will require liaising with external support agencies and parents/guardians.
• Be willing to take on additional departmental duties such as planning and organising trips, encouraging learner engagement with cross college enterprise events and integrating Welsh culture and language into lessons.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level with experience.
• Possess/or be prepared to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering Advance into FE programmes is desirable.
• Possess excellent classroom management skills coupled with the tenacity, commitment and patience to deal with learners who may display challenging behaviour.
• Be able to adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of a variety of different age groups.

Benefits

• 46 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period.
• A Teacher's Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28% (2024).
• Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year.
• 2 staff well-being day.