Lecturer in Art in Wrexham

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, and we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Location: Yale 6th
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours per week), Permanent
Salary: £33,596 - £51,932

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic Lecturer in Creative Arts to deliver across our AS and A-Level (A2) provision at our Yale 6th campus in Wrexham. To be considered for this role, you must hold a relevant degree in a Creative Arts discipline, alongside proven teaching experience and demonstrated competence in lecturing Art. In addition, sound working knowledge and experience in delivering the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (ASBW) qualification is essential.

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 providing coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities, as well as ensuring the safety and welfare of our students at all times.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to at least Level 6/Degree Level in a relevant specialist subject area
• Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, C&G 7407)
• Able to identify, interpret and apply specific knowledge to practice
• Competent digital literacy skills
• Be able to develop and use a range of teaching and learning techniques
• Welsh skills are essential for this specific post.

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.

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