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Role Title: Lecturer in Brickwork (Foundation Learning Directorate)
Location: Bersham
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £33,596 - £51,932 (Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine)
We currently have a vacancy for a Brickwork Lecturer in the Foundation Learning Directorate of Coleg Cambria, based at our Bersham Road site in Wrexham.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Foundation Skills to join our team at Coleg Cambria. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of the vocational brickwork qualification to Level 1 learners.
This role encompasses both theoretical and practical brickwork sessions, focusing on developing the core knowledge and skills required for the trade. In addition to delivering the vocational curriculum, the successful candidate will also be responsible for leading enrichment and employability sessions, as well as providing personal tutorials to support learner progress and development.
It will also be your responsibility to provide continuous wrap-around support to increase engagement and progression for learners with barriers to learning.
Essential Requirements
1. Proven extensive experience within brickwork ideally in both a domestic and commercial environment
2. Able to prepare effective written and visual teaching materials
3. Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom
4. A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification
5. Educated to a minimum Level 3 qualification
6. Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
7. Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
8. Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment
9. Be able to analyse and use key information to inform teaching and learning.
10. Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding
Welsh Language skills are an essential requirement for this role, however Welsh learners* with the ability to reach a level 3/4 within a 18 months to 2 year period are also encouraged to apply. Welsh learners will need to be at Level 2 and demonstrate a commitment to achieving fluency. Coleg Cambria are committed to supporting this development through a tailored professional development plan). A Welsh Language skills assessment will form part of the selection process to identify competence, confidence and suitability for a development plan.
Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave