Lecturer - New Futures Programme

Salary: £26,389 - £51,934 per annum (dependent on experience)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to support our New Futures Programme within the Widening Participation department on a fixed-term contract until May 2027 providing maternity cover. The post holder will develop and deliver the New Futures programme, leading the design of a curriculum that engages, motivates and encourages progression of young people who are, or are at risk of becoming NEET into further education, training or employment.

Additionally, you will be expected to:

• Complete all pedagogic tasks, including the design, delivery and evaluation of a diverse range of meaningful learning activities that facilitate development of learners' person-centred targets, ensuring progression towards their chosen outcome
• Using prescribed templates, systems and frameworks to plan highly individualised learning programmes and track learner progress throughout, ensuring activities are meeting learners' specific needs, goals and aspirations
• Collaborate with internal departments and wider partners to manage the referral and transition of young people onto the New Futures programme.
• Undertaking of all pedagogic work such as classroom/community based teaching (which includes workshops etc.), tutorial work and pastoral care associated with learners whose needs may be greater than that of their peers.
• Undertaking all organisational and administrative work associated with the above, preparation and marking.

You will hold a relevant teaching qualification and appropriate degree. You will also be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of person-centred practice in Education and Awareness of ALNET (Wales) Act 2018 including the IDP process. You have experience in delivering sessions that develop employability skills and individualised learning programmes.

Whilst the ability to speak Welsh is not essential for the role, we would love to hear from candidates who are fluent and can engage with learners through the medium of Welsh.

In return for your hard work and dedication to our learners we offer fantastic benefits including a generous pension scheme, cash health plan, employee assistance programme, access to our Cycle to Work, Headspace app and access to money saving benefits through our Reward Gateway scheme.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications is 11/01/2026

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

Please note that the College is closed between 20th December 2025 and 4th January 2026, any queries received during this time will be responded to on our return.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.

Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.