0.7 Lecturer in Graphics and Media (Maternity Cover)

Salary: 18470 - 36351 Per Hour

About Us

Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.

The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, talented and motivated individual to teach Media and Graphics at Gower College Swansea. The role will also include the delivery of Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

• Part time 0.7 (26 hours per week)
• Fixed term (maternity cover)
• £18,470 - £36,351 per annum
• Primary location: Gorseinon Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and teach across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards.
• The teaching allocation includes GCSE Media for Foundation A Level, A Level Graphics, ASBW, and Level 2 Photography in our Llwyn y Bryn (uplands) campus.
• Ensure teaching and learning strategies and teaching materials are planned as well as accessible to meet the varied needs of all learners, and that Welsh Government initiatives are embedded and assessed effectively.
• Adopt and use digital tools/solutions for delivery and assessment on line in accordance with prescribed College endorsed platforms.
• Assess and monitor learner progress, including the setting of targets, maintaining records of work and achievement in line with internal and external schedules/ criteria and college targets.

About You

• Professional qualification or first degree in relevant area or equivalent
• Teaching/Training qualification, or be prepared to work towards one
• Ability to support and nurture diverse learning groups with the aim of meeting desired outcomes

Benefits

• 46 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• Teacher's Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 28.68% in 2025)
• 2 staff wellbeing days per year
• Discounted study opportunities on College courses
• More benefits: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing

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Further information

• This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
  
  
• The Full-Time Equivalent Salary for this post is £26,386 - £51,931 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Safeguarding
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS check, including the Children's Barred List (£49.50)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales, where necessary (£15 - £45 depending on role).