Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Friday, January 3, 2025 Scale Point From £32,304 Scale Point To £49,934 Job Profile Coleg Cambria: An Introduction At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, 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: Foundation Lecturer Location: Bersham Contract Type: Full time: Permanent Salary: £32,304 - £49,934 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine) We currently have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Foundation Skills (Construction) to join our team at our Bersham Road site in Wrexham. This role falls within the ‘Foundation Learning’ Directorate at Coleg Cambria, where the successful candidate will teach learners enrolled on School Link, Entry Level, and Level 1 programmes, focusing primarily on Carpentry & Joinery and Plastering Construction trades. Learners in Foundation Learning often have a variety of additional learning needs. Therefore, the ideal candidate must demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting lower-level learners and possess the ability to effectively differentiate their teaching strategies to meet diverse individual needs, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The successful candidate will have a breadth of hands-on experience within the carpentry, joinery and basic plastering trades, and be enthusiastic, resilient, and highly motivated. As a lecturer you will perform scheduled teaching, preparation of learning materials, marking of students’ work, liaison with awarding bodies and exam invigilation. You will also provide educational guidance, support and counselling for all students and act as a personal tutor when required. Essential Requirements A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification Educated to a minimum Level 3 qualification Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching Recognises and makes students aware of their strengths and development needs Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments Able to prepare effective written and visual teaching materials Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment Be able to analyse and use key information to inform teaching and learning Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding Welsh language skills are desirable for this position. Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language. The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh. 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. Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary. 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 at our Deeside site 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 Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
