Lecturer Essential Skills CC/2797

Salary: £32,304 - £49,934

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

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 and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. We have a wide range of benefits to ensure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, and 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 are committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

Job Summary

Role Title: Lecturer - Essential Skills

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Full time: Fixed Term - 28th April 2026

We currently have a vacancy for a Welsh speaking Essential Skills lecturer to work on a fixed term basis (Maternity leave cover) from our Deeside campus. There is also an expectation to deliver some sessions from our Northop and Llysfasi campuses.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications which include Essential communication skills, Essential application of number skills, and Essential digital literacy skills. Applications are also welcomed from lecturers who are experienced in delivering Functional skills and/or GCSE.

In order to be considered for this role, you must have proven experience and competence within English and Maths lecturing and hold the relevant teaching qualifications.

As a Lecturer at Coleg Cambria, you will be required to provide educational guidance and support for our students as well as ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.

Essential Requirements

1. To be able to deliver sessions in Welsh
2. A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification
3. Educated to a minimum Level 4 qualification
4. Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment
5. Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
6. Recognises and makes students aware of their strengths and development needs
7. Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom
8. Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding

Welsh language skills are essential for this position.

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably 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.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do, and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people, and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount, and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for, if successful, you may also be required 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, 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