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Temporary Part-Time Lecturer (Bank Staff) – Childhood Practice
(Ref: WCS0001239)
Childhood Practice
Sector: Human Development and Wellbeing Services
Salary £41833 to £50359 pro rata, per annum
(plus generous staff benefits package)
Variable hours during the day and possibly evening hours
Location: Cross Campus
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 looking to increase our bank staff for Childhood Practice for working during the day and possibly in the evening. The successful candidates will participate in appropriate preparation work; teaching and learning activities; and the assessment and support of students. Candidates will ensure that all lesson preparation, teaching and assessment is effectively carried out and is in accordance with the latest Unit specification/Descriptor/Syllabus.
Successful candidates will be qualified to SCQF 9/ Degree Level, within the specialist area of
Childhood Practice/Primary Education and be eligible to register with Scottish Social Services Council. 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.
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. Click here to find out more.
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. To view our Privacy Notice, please click here.
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. xsngvjr
Closing date for all completed applications is Tue 16th December 2025.
Please note that the College is closed from 18th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 therefore you are unlikely to hear back about the progress of your application until the New Year.