Housing Trainer (Maternity cover)

Salary: 36806 - 42817 Per Annum

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

To deliver high quality training and assessing to learners within the housing sector. Programmes may include Work Based Learning, CIH knowledge based Housing qualifications, NVQs, and bespoke programmes.

• Full time (37 hours per week)
• Fixed Term until 31/03/2027 (maternity cover)
• £36,806 - £42,817 per annum
• Jubilee Court Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards.
• Teach, assess and monitor learner progress, including the setting of targets, maintaining records of work and achievement.
• Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations.

About You

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in relevant sector
• TAQA assessor award or willing to work towards
• Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs
• Experience and occupational competence to assess Level 1- 3 or equivalent

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% 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.
  
• Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).

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).