Lecturer in Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate

Salary: £25,372 - £49,934 / year

Lecturer in Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
Application Deadline: 17 September 2025

Department: Skills

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Aberystwyth Campus

Reporting To: Head of Lifelong Learning

Compensation: £25,372 - £49,934 / year

DescriptionThe Corporate Board is committed to appointing staff who will display initiative and enthusiasm, and further enhance the reputation of the College through a commitment to working as a member of a team and producing work of high quality. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proactive and innovative person.

The Curriculum Area of A-Levels and Access (ALA) delivers full time programmes in AS and A Levels, Diplomas in Access and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. There is also a range of part-time courses covering a wide range of disciplines and levels.

On the Aberystwyth Campus the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (ABSW) is delivered to a range of vocational learners. ABSW is part of the A Level and Access Curriculum Area and sits within the A Level and Lifelong Learning faculty operated from the Graig Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the ABSW programme across a range of vocational areas;
• Complete monitoring, compliance, assessment and reporting in line with College and WJEC standards;
• Work collaboratively with curriculum area staff to ensure that all learners successfully engage with the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification;
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal/Chief Executive commensurate with the grade of the post at the initial place of work or other locations within the College.
  

Skills Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential Criteria:

• 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
• Good literacy/numeracy/digital literacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant teaching experience
• A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
• A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
• Awareness of key performance indicators
• Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
• Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
• Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people

Welsh Language Requirements:

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1

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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Benefits

• 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