Lecturer - GCSE English & Skills

English Lecturers (GCSE and Skills)

Salary: £32,304 – £49,933 (Pro Rata for Part Time posts)

Crosskeys Campus

1 x 30 hours per week (Part Time)

We are seeking to appoint excellent teachers with passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to ensure the very highest standards are achieved in the delivery of GCSE English, Essential Skills Communication, and Agored qualifications to post-16 learners on full-time programmes for September 2025.

If you are looking for a career challenge, these opportunities promise to be both rewarding and fulfilling. You will teach and support a diverse range of young people and adults to enable them to fulfill their next stage of their career or educational aspirations.

You will hold an honours degree in Mathematics or a related subject, an A level in Mathematics grade (A-C), and a PGCE/Cert. Ed.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and coordinate a challenging workload. You will be motivated and someone who can quickly develop a good rapport with learners and colleagues.

You will work closely with the Leader of Learning – English to prepare learners for assessment and will engage with curriculum area staff to inform them of their learner progress.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will undertake a 45-minute micro-teach, an assessment, and a formal interview.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favorably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) or the willingness to attain one within a specified period of time. This will be a requirement under your contract of employment and EWC registration.

At Coleg Gwent, we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process.

Our goal is to ensure these commitments are embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners.

We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are the foundation of our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from those who think differently and are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To improve workforce representation, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic people, females, LGBTQ+, non-binary, and people with disabilities. Together, we continue to build a workplace that celebrates diverse voices and represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership, impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression, in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible, and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board-sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+, and Race Alliance).

What brings us together?

We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging.

To support the College in being a respectful community, we have an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group. Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion – Link in attached document.

Your wellbeing matters.

Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you can make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff, which offers a diverse selection of meditations for beginners and experienced meditators, to trained mental health champions and subsidized gym access, we’re dedicated to supporting everyone’s mental and physical health.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

Closing Date: 23/07/2025

Interview Date: 29/07/2025

Safeguarding Statement

Coleg Gwent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate.

Mae Coleg Gwent wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc, ac oedolion agored i niwed, ac mae\’n disgwyl i\’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr rannu\’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae cyflogaeth yn amodol ar Ddatgeliad Manwl boddhaol gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd a chofrestriad gyda Chyngor y Gweithlu Addysg os yn briodol.

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