Lecturer in Essential Skills

Coleg Cambria; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lecturer in Essential Skills to deliver English, Maths, and Digital Skills programs. The successful candidate will have a Level 5 teaching qualification and experience in lecturing, particularly within the Essential Skills Wales framework. This role supports a diverse range of learners, emphasizing safeguarding and quality in teaching. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including excellent pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

On‑site nursery provision

Discounts on Evening Courses

Access to E‑Learning and Professional Development

Gym Membership

Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Restaurant Rates

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience and competence in English and maths lecturing.
• Experience dealing with learners exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Essential Skills Wales suite of qualifications.
• Support learners in communication, numerical and digital skills.
• Recognise and address students' strengths and development needs.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of learning needs

Commitment to safeguarding

Ability to teach English and maths

Welsh language skills (desirable)

Education

Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification

Minimum Level 4 qualification

Job description

Lecturer – Essential Skills

Location: Yale
Contract: Full time, Fixed term – 13/04/2026 to 12/04/2027 (37 hours per week, job share possible)
Salary: £33,596 – £51,932 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)

Job Summary

Deliver across our range of English, Maths and Digital Skills provision from our Wrexham campus. The successful candidate will have experience delivering the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications – Essential Communication Skills, Essential Application of Number Skills and Essential Digital Literacy Skills. Applications are also welcome from lecturers experienced in delivering Functional Skills.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed/PGCE) or working towards Level 5
• Minimum Level 4 qualification
• Knowledge of broad range of learning needs and how to support within learning environment
• Proven experience and competence in English and maths lecturing
• Awareness of importance of quality standards within teaching
• Recognises and makes students aware of their strengths and development needs
• Experience dealing with learners exhibiting challenging behaviours
• Commitment to safeguarding and awareness of importance of Safeguarding

Welsh Language Skills

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Submission in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English.

Equality, Diversity and Disability

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners and expects every staff member to share this commitment.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language and to Equality and Diversity and has a diverse staff group.

Regulated Activity and DBS

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. Enhanced DBS with Barred List check required. Applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On‑site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range Of E‑Learning and Professional Development
• ed 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
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Closing Information

We reserve the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. Please apply as promptly as possible.