WHAT IS A FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) ESSENTIAL SKILLS LECTURER?

Essential Skills Wales qualifications support the development of skills needed for education, work and life and are aimed at those accessing learning in a wide range of environments outside of mainstream school.
We work closely with learners to assess their needs and plan programmes of delivery that meet their individual requirements.


The role can often be challenging. But we build strong relationships with learners to engage, motivate and support them to develop their skills, confidence and understanding, and to apply this independently to their everyday life and at work. 


We support the development of skills needed for education, the workplace and life and work with a diverse group of learners in a wide range of environments.
We work collaboratively across departments in a reflective and proactive way to ensure best outcomes for learners and individuals.


* Essential Skills Lecturers can also work in the work-based learning (WBL) sector (where they’re often known as Essential Skills Tutors). Find out what it’s like to be an Essential Skills Tutor for a WBL provider (link to other silhouette)

ROUTES INTO THE ROLE

These may include

  • Working in other roles within the work-based learning, FE or adult learning sector
  • Recently completed the Level 3 Essential Skills Practitioner Qualification

THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED

An Essential Skills Lecturer will require a Level 3 Essential Skills Practitioner Qualification / a Level 3/5 Certificate in Teaching Adults / Level 5 qualification in relevant discipline / Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualification or equivalent assessor qualification (or working towards).

Although not compulsory to be appointed to the role, lecturers may be encouraged to complete a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) in post compulsory education and training (PCET), which is a professional teacher education programme providing a qualification in the post compulsory education and training sector.

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KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE
  • the ability to motivate and inspire learners
  • strong communication skills
  • effective classroom management
  • the capacity to collaborate with people at different levels
  • effective organisation and planning skills
  • strong listening and observation skills
  • confidence when presenting to groups of learners
  • confident and competent in the use of ICT, including digital technologies to support teaching and learning
  • Welsh language skills - required levels will vary depending on the position but a commitment to the Welsh language (even if you are only developing your skills as a beginner) is expected across all roles
  • commitment to safeguarding learners and young people
  • commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

 

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OPPORTUNITES FOR PROGRESSION

These may include:
•    Internal Quality Adviser  
•    Skills Manager
 

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