Sector: Human Development and Wellbeing Services Lecturer in Childhood Practice 0.8 FTE (Ref: WCSR0001299) Base Campus Paisley - You must be able to travel to and work from any of our College Campuses. Salary £41833 to £50359 pro rata, per annum (plus generous staff benefits package) West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region. We are excited to expand our existing Human Development and Wellbeing Services curriculum team. Specialising in Childcare Practice we are looking for self-motivated, inspiring individuals who are committed to delivering the highest quality learning experience to our students. Successful candidates must hold a Degree level qualification (SCQF 9) within the specialist area of Childhood Practice/Primary Education. You must have CPD relevant to the scope of the role, completed within the last 2 years. Candidates will have an appropriate level of relevant experience, knowledge and skills in accordance with the requirements of the course, subjects and levels to be delivered. For those interested in our Childhood Practice you must also be eligible to register with Scottish Social Services Council. Previous teaching / lecturing experience is desirable as is knowledge of qualification frameworks and assessment requirements with awarding bodies such as SQA. However, if you are new to teaching we will work with you to support your career change. Whilst successful candidates will have a main campus base they will be expected to work at any of the College's campuses. Please refer to the Employee Specification and Job Description to find out more about the role. We are an inclusive place to work. At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.. Benefits of working with us This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including: Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata. Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility). Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate. Flexible working opportunities. Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme. Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study. Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.