Coleg Sir Gâr is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lecturer in Chemistry to join our successful Sir Gar 6 team based at Graig Campus. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching across AS/A Level Chemistry and related science programmes, support learners as a personal tutor, and lead our established Medical Field Programme in partnership with Swansea University. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire ambitious learners and contribute to excellent progression outcomes within a thriving sixth form environment.
The Curriculum Area of Sir Gar 6 delivers full time programmes in AS and A levels, Level 3 and BTEC qualifications. The successful candidate may be required to deliver a small number of Chemistry units on our Access to Higher Education programmes
The majority of our AS/A2 students also study the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales on which the person appointed will join an established team in delivering as well as being a personal tutor to either an AS or A2 tutor group.
An important proportion of our students come from our partner schools and close links have been developed through a variety of activities. This enables the Year 11 pupils to make informed curricular choices and it eases the transition for them when they come to college. You will be expected to help develop and foster these links.
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Undertake the teaching, assessment and co-ordination of programmes of study leading to qualifications within AS / A Level Chemistry / Access to Healthcare, BTEC Applied Science to day and/or evening classes;
- Lead and develop the established Medical Field programme in partnership with our colleagues in Swansea University;
- Teach on Level 3 ASBW classes within the Sir Gar 6 curriculum area;
- Be a personal tutor;
- Contribute to the development of commercial courses and projects
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this date)
- GCSE English at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- GCSE Mathematics at minimum Grade C or O Level equivalent
- Documented evidence of appropriate Professional Development
- Relevant teaching experience
- A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
- Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously with students and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
Desirable Criteria:
- A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
- Awareness of key performance indicators
- Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
- Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
- Sound understanding of Digital Literacy
- Willingness to drive a college minibus
- Willingness to contribute to develop extra-curricular activities
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1 Desirable
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1 Desirable
See detailed language descriptions attached.
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion, we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. To do this, we need the best employees to continue our culture of respect, unity and professionalism. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and areas of the community to the college.
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Disability Confident
Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a result, we ensure our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible to all, communicate and promote all opportunities, anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long term health condition to stay in work, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
