Lecturer in Essential Skills. Job in Deeside Education & Training Jobs

Overview

Coleg Cambria aims to be an exceptional institute of education, providing a warm welcome to all students and staff. We ensure our students get the best experience and results by maintaining a happy workforce and a positive work environment. We offer a wide range of benefits to make our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, and discounts on-site.

Role and Location

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

We currently have a vacancy for an Essential Skills lecturer to 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, including Essential Communication Skills, Essential Application of Number Skills, and Essential Digital Literacy Skills. Applications are also welcome from lecturers experienced in delivering Functional Skills. To be considered, you must have proven experience and competence within English and Maths lecturing and hold the relevant teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver across the range of English, Maths, and Digital Skills provision.
• Provide educational guidance and support to students and ensure their safety and welfare at all times.

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 4 qualification.
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment.
• Proven experience and competence in English and Maths lecturing.
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.
• Recognises and makes students aware of their strengths and development needs.
• Proven experience and competence in dealing with learners who exhibit challenging behaviours.
• 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. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer. The promotion of Equality and Diversity is essential, and the College is committed to a diverse staff group. We are safeguarding all learners and expect every staff member to share this commitment. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out, but some convictions/cautions may be deemed unsuitable to work with children. Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

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