This English lecturing post sits within Coleg Gwent's GCSE and skills provision, at 30 hours a week. The core of the work is teaching WJEC GCSE English and delivering skills courses, with assessment and quality assurance attached. Welsh is desirable rather than essential, and applications in Welsh are welcomed on equal terms. Fit depends on a teaching qualification, or a willingness to gain one, and on an enhanced DBS and EWC registration, and previous applicants are excluded.
What the job involves
- Teach WJEC GCSE English
- Deliver English across GCSE and skills provision
Qualifications
- Qualified teacher
- Teaching qualification such as a PGCE, or willingness to achieve one within a set period
Registration & licences
- EWC registration, costs met by the candidate
Experience
- Experience teaching WJEC GCSE English
Skills & knowledge
- Innovative strategies to engage learners and help them reach their potential
- Excellent organisational and communication skills to deliver within set timeframes
- Understanding of quality assurance and assessment
- Understanding of diverse learner needs
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Nice to have
- Welsh language at a basic level, or willingness to undertake training
What’s offered
- Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities
- Access to the Headspace app
- Access to mental health champions
- Accessible campuses and prayer rooms
- Six staff networks and an ED&I steering group
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Lecturer of English (GCSE & Skills) employer: Coleg Gwent
Coleg Gwent is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone campus. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, we provide comprehensive health support, subsidised gym access, and opportunities for professional growth, including training in the Welsh language. Our dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion ensures that all staff feel valued and empowered, making it a rewarding place to work.
