About Us
Grwp Llandrillo Menai was established in 2012 as a result of mergers between Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor. It employs 2,000 staff and delivers courses to around 21,000 students, including over 1,500 higher education students, across Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Gwynedd.
The Grwp aims to support the economy of North Wales by equipping local people with the skills and qualifications needed to ensure the competitiveness and success of the region. The Grwp's wide range of courses, high quality learning experiences, first-class facilities and talented staff all contribute towards the achievement of these goals.
Job Purpose -
We are seeking to appoint sessional lecturer(s) in Health and Social Care / Childhood Studies / Childrens Development and Education. Teaching available consists of a range of modules from the Health and Social Care FdA/BA programme (Levels 4 - 6), Childhood Studies FdA/BA programme and Further Education day time provision in Health and Social / Childhood. The HE teaching takes place on a Tuesday and/or Thursday between 9am and 9pm. Further Education provision takes place during the week typically between 09:00 and 16:30. Teaching available is wide ranging and your timetable and hours would be subject to a combination of your availability and the module(s) being taught.
Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who have recent experience working in nursing / health care / social work / social care / Childrens care and development - roles where you have a sound understanding of current legislation, policy and contemporary issues in the Children's Development and Education sector or Healthcare sector.
Higher Education Modules and Further Education teaching includes topics such as Public Health and Health Promotion, Global Inequalities, Diversity and Social Issues, Ethical Principles in Health, Wellbeing and Social care, Issues in ALN, Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, Individual Rights and Professional Practice, Professional Identity and Multi-Professional Working, Contemporary Education Perspectives, Supporting Children with Additional Learning Needs to name a few. Please indicate in your application form any experience or expertise of relevance in support of your application.
The role will allow you to develop as a lecturer, with the guidance and support of a team of Programme Leaders, Coordinators and Mentor who lead provision within the department. Your duties would include the preparation and delivery of engaging lectures for our developing students; along with administration, assessment and quality assurance practices associated with these duties. We encourage the use of practical and active teaching and learning methodologies, to bring the learning to life. You will be able to apply knowledge and examples from your experiences to the teaching and learning you deliver. This will ensure learners are gaining an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the duties, challenges, joys and rewards of following a career in Health and Social Care or in the Childhood sector.
Our ideal candidate would have both previous teaching and industry experience in the relevant sector(s), however we also welcome and support sector experts who are looking to take their first steps into teaching.
Hours of work - Up to 250 hours available during 2025/26 Academic Year. Work pattern to be agreed depending on availability. Subject & Level of delivery are based on qualifications and experience
Working weeks - up to 35 weeks per year
Annual Leave - There will be an entitlement to pro rata paid holiday in each academic year (1st September to 31st August), which includes pro-rata entitlement of8 Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in Wales and a pro-rata entitlement of up to 5 efficiency days (please note this can change annually). Annual leave is derived from a pro rata full time equivalent entitlement of 46 days which is included in the hourly rate paid.
Pension Provider - Teachers Pension Scheme
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