Cardiff and Vale College is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Essential Skills to join our Engineering team on a fixed-term basis until July 2027, with a typical working week of up to 29.6 hours. The successful candidate will support learners to develop the literacy and numeracy skills needed to achieve their qualifications, progress in education and succeed in their chosen careers.
Working across College campuses, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences and helping learners reach their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.
You will deliver engaging and effective teaching in Essential Communication Skills and Essential Application of Number Skills from Entry Level through to Level 2. Alongside teaching, you will support learner progress, work closely with curriculum teams, maintain accurate records and contribute to the wider success of the department and College.
You will also help identify learners who may require additional support and work collaboratively with colleagues and support services to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed.
You will be a passionate and learner-focused educator with experience of delivering high-quality teaching and learning. You will be able to engage and motivate learners from a range of backgrounds and support them to achieve their goals.
You will have relevant teaching experience, strong communication and organisational skills, good digital literacy and an understanding of equality, diversity, safeguarding, learner wellbeing and Additional Learning Needs. You will also hold an appropriate degree or possess equivalent relevant experience and either hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised teaching qualification.
A flexible approach, willingness to work across campuses and a commitment to continuous professional development are essential. The ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to learn, would be welcomed.
At Cardiff and Vale College, you'll join one of the largest colleges in the UK, supporting thousands of learners each year to develop the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to succeed.
We offer a range of excellent benefits including generous annual leave, a healthcare scheme and, in addition to your salary, a substantial employer pension contribution. You'll also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a supportive and ambitious organisation that is committed to transforming lives through education.
This position is offered on a fixed-term basis in line with the current funding arrangements for the programme, ending in July 2027.
The closing date for completed applications is 4th August at 11:59pm.
For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at
[email protected].
Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.
Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.
These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
