Lecturer in Foundation Learning

Coleg y Cymoedd; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coleg y Cymoedd invites applications for a role in the School of Foundation Learning. The post holder will prepare, deliver and manage effective learning strategies to help learners reach agreed objectives, with high expectations and an aspirational environment.

Role may involve teaching across a range of courses and levels with varying teaching hours per week. We welcome applicants with experience in Hair & Beauty, Construction, Catering, Health & Social Care, Sport, Creative Industries

Qualifications

• Experience delivering teaching and learning across post-16 learners.
• Ability to support learners with ALN and challenging behaviours.
• Experience in safeguarding responsibilities and promoting welfare.
• Welsh and English applications welcome.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver and assess learning sessions.
• Develop strategies to meet learner objectives.
• Support a diverse range of learners with inclusive teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Pastoral support

Welsh language abilities

Job description

About the Role:

To prepare, deliver, and manage effective learning strategies to ensure learners attain agreed objectives and qualifications. You would set high expectations for learners and contribute to an environment that encourages all learners to be aspirational. The postholder could teach on a range of courses and levels, with teaching hours per week.

The School of Foundation Learning caters to a diverse cohort of learners, many of whom have had a disrupted educational journey or who may have ALN, and may benefit from a more nurturing environment when beginning their Post-16 journey. We act as a stepping stone into mainstream areas, offering vocationally tailored courses in the following areas:

• Hair & Beauty
• Construction
• Catering
• Health & Social Care
• Sport
• Creative Industries
• Performing Arts

As such, we would welcome applicants who may have experience in one of the above areas as well as applicants who have a proven track record in meeting the needs of learners with increased pastoral support needs, challenging behaviours, have ALN, and who may not have had a traditional educational journey.

Further information:

All staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners, and all those working at the College are expected to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment processes, all new starters must successfully complete the required pre-employment checks prior to commencing employment. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For roles that involve direct interaction with learners, registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is also a mandatory requirement.

We are a values driven organisation committed to employing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are respected and supported to be themselves. We treat every individual with dignity, fairness, and respect.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, particularly in relation to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion and/or belief. We are committed to removing barriers and making our recruitment processes as inclusive and accessible as possible.

We welcome applications in both Welsh and English. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are a Welsh speaker or learner, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Roles at Coleg y Cymoedd are campus based to support teaching, learner experience and service delivery.

Postholders may request flexible working, including limited remote working, through the College’s Flexible Working Process (a statutory day-one right). Requests are considered individually based on role needs and service coverage.

Candidates or employees with accessibility or reasonable adjustment needs are encouraged to discuss these with the People & Culture team.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on the advertised closing date. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.