Lecturer in Literacy (Essential Skills and GCSE English)

Application Deadline: 5 September 2025

Department: Skills

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: Pibwrlwyd Campus

Reporting To: Head of Lifelong Learning

Compensation: £25,372 - £49,934 / year

Description

The Corporate Board is committed to appointing staff that will display initiative and enthusiasm and further enhance the reputation of the College through a commitment to working as a team member and producing high-quality work. In particular, staff who are able to further our mission of: Inspiring Learners, Fulfilling Potential, and Achieving Excellence. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proactive and innovative person. 

The college is committed to achieving excellence and providing the very best of service to our learners. At the heart of its function is the drive to constantly improve teaching and learning to improve learners' standards whilst offering our staff the very best experience in professional practice. 

The post of Lecturer in Essential Skills and GCSE English is important for the future of the College. In this regard, we seek to appoint an individual with the necessary passion, enthusiasm and commitment to ensure that the highest standards are achieved in this discipline. 

The appointment is for a temporary lecturer to join our Skills Team to deliver Essential Skills and GCSE English to 16-18 learners on full-time college programmes and part-time learners attending GCSE evening classes. 

We seek an enthusiastic and determined English teacher to ensure learners are engaged with the subject and prepared for assessment. A degree in English (or a related subject) is essential, as is a minimum of Level 2 in Maths. Experience in a similar environment, as well as qualified teaching status, would be preferred. 

If you are looking for a career challenge, this opportunity promises to be rewarding and fulfilling. In this role, you will teach and support a diverse range of young people to enable them to fulfil the next stage of their career or educational aspirations. 

You will need exceptional communication skills and the ability to prioritise a challenging workload. 

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake the planning, teaching, assessment and coordination of programmes of study leading to qualifications within Essential Skills Wales and GCSE English. 
• Be a member of the Skills Team and work with colleagues to ensure the quality of the Essential Skills Wales and GCSE English at the College. 
• Work with the Head of Lifelong Learning to implement the best teaching and learning practices in line with the Literacy strategies of the College. 
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive commensurate with the grade of the post at the initial place of work or other locations within the College. 

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

• Degree or equivalent qualification 
• Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date) 
• GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent 
• GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent 
• Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development 
• Good literacy/numeracy/digital literacy skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills 
• Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues 
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly 

Desirable Criteria:

•  Relevant teaching experience 
• A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education 
• A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment 
• Awareness of key performance indicators 
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities 
• Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance 
• Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people 

Welsh Language Requirements:

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

See detailed language descriptions attached.

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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Benefits

• You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.  
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts