Lecturer - Independent Living Skills

About Coleg Cambria

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. 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: Lecturer – Independent Living Skills

Location: Northop

Contract Type: Permanent: Part time 60%

Salary: £33,596 – £51,932 (this is the full‑time salary, salary will be pro‑rata depending on working pattern). 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 ILS to deliver our programmes at Entry Level. In order to be considered for this role, you must have proven experience and competence teaching learners with additional learning needs and hold a PGCE (or relevant teaching qualification) as a minimum. Experience of working with EFL and RARPA is also desirable. You should be able to develop and implement a range of teaching and learning techniques, to engage with learners on all levels. Creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the learners to thrive and develop will be key to this role.

As a Lecturer at Coleg Cambria you will be required to deliver both practical and classroom based learning to our students. You will also be responsible for enrolling students on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as ensuring the safety and welfare of our students at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in sector specific qualification.
• A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Experience of working with/supporting young people with Additional Learning Needs.
• Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs best practice and legislation.
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Self‑motivated, well organized and able to work independently using own initiative.
• Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post.

We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service. Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services. We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions are all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a Disability Confident Employer. We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore 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 however we may deem some convictions/cautions as unsuitable to work with children. Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need 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