The Role: Economics Lecturer
Full Time Maternity Cover - Fixed Term 1 Year. An exciting fixed term appointment has arisen for an experienced, talented and highly motivated individual to join the Business and Technology Learning area.
With recent successful experience of teaching A Level Economics in a post-16 setting, the ideal candidate should possess an Economics or related degree and hold a recognised teaching qualification.
Based at the Gorseinon Campus, the successful candidate will deliver A Level Economics and the Skills Challenge Certificate. Employing a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, you will engage, inspire and challenge all learners to achieve their individual potential. Ensuring excellence in teaching and learning is a key priority for the College and you will be expected to make a full contribution to team meetings and have a positive impact on the overall quality of this subject area.
* Full Time
* Permanent
* £26,386 - £51,931 per annum
* Gorseinon based
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality teaching and learning, effectively monitor and track learner progress, creating a positive environment to enable all learners to reach their full potential across all courses.
* Keep up to date with examination board developments and ensure all external requirements are met.
* Work with the Learning Area Manager to set targets and monitor performance in recruitment, attendance, retention, attainment, and successful completion.
* Commit to continuous improvement, contribute effectively to curriculum development, extracurricular activity and assist with the planning and marketing of courses.
About You
* Possess a degree in Economics or other relevant degree.
* Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
* Demonstrate highly successful experience of teaching A Level Economics.
* Have excellent organisational skills and be a team player.
* Be prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the curriculum and its learners.
Benefits
* 46 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period.
* A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2024).
* A Teacher’s Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.68% (2024).
* 2 staff well‑being days.
* Discounted study opportunities on College programmes.
* View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing
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.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Full‑Time Equivalent Salary: £26,386 - £51,931 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
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