Ystrad Mynach College
Message from the Principal
I am very pleased that you have expressed an interest in applying for a position at The College Ystrad Mynach.
The College serves the educational and training needs of the communities within Caerphilly and the Upper Rhymney Valley area. The College has two main campuses; in Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney with four Information Learning Technology centres based in local communities. The College provides a broad based curriculum for both academic and vocational learners and is committed to the process of developing opportunities for Life Long Learners. The College has current learner enrolments in excess of 12,000 and has a staff population of over 500.
The College has generated annual operating surpluses and this means that financially we are healthy – a category A institution. The College has invested over £10 million in its estates programme during the last nine years and this progress continues apace.
I regard the Continuing Professional Development of all College staff as an absolute priority and as such we have since 1995 had Investor in People recognition.
I hope that you will be interested in applying for a post at The College Ystrad Mynach, there are excellent career opportunities here.
Bryn Davies
Principal
The College’s Mission Statement
The College Mission states that the College will:
‘Provide the highest possible quality of education and training for the benefit of both individuals and employers
Identify opportunities within the valleys travel-to-work area for economic development and cultural and social enhancement.
Sustain financial viability’
Our Vision
We want every learner who leaves our college to have acquired an unbeatable combination of skills, qualifications, confidence and determination so that they have the right foundation for success.
We want every local business, large or small, to have the staff with the skills and knowledge needed for commercial success in this ‘Information Age’. We want to foster a spirit of entrepreneurship and give small business the help and support they need to grow.
We want to create and be part of a lifelong pathway of learning. We want to build on the links we already have with other providers of education and training, to include schools, universities, professional and voluntary organisations.
We believe that learning and the love of learning leads to a different kind of prosperity-‘an inner prosperity’-that stems from growing self-confidence and a belief that we can all realise our full potential. The experience of our past, current and future learners, has and must continue to reinforce this belief.
Within our college we will strive to ensure that the time people spend is one of discovery and personal achievement.
The College is committed to Equal Opportunities
The College invests heavily in staff development and training. At the beginning of each academic year a significant budget is allocated to cover the direct costs of staff attending programmes both inside and outside of the College. The College was re-accredited with its IIP Award in June 2004
All employees are currently entitled to join either the Rhondda Cynon Taff Pension Scheme or the Teachers Pension Scheme (subject to scheme / Inland Revenue rules). The pension benefits include a pension based on final salary and a tax free lump sum upon retirement, however this is subject to changes in Governmental policy.
Facilities at The College
Learning Technology Resources
The College has a proactive approach to the use of technology in teaching and learning. The Learning Resources Centre primarily supports the teaching and learning experience through the use of books, journals and on-line resources. An e-learning centre promotes and supports the use of on-line learning including learndirect courses. In addition staff in the Development Centre support staff in developing their ILT skills including the use of the Virtual Learning Environment and Interactive Whiteboards.
Car Parking
There is free car parking at both the Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney College sites
College Restaurant
Staff, students and the general public are all welcome to use our newly refurbished eighty seater licensed restaurant - Scholars Restaurant. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes catering for all types of diet, including vegetarian, and is very reasonably priced.
Hair and Beauty Salons
The College has several Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy salons, which are open to staff, students and the general public. They offer a full range of treatments, using high quality products at reasonable prices. Contact the salons for details.
Refectory
The College has two Refectories at the Ystrad Mynach site; the Refectories provide staff and students with a range of food, drink and snacks.
The College has two main campuses; in Ystrad Mynach and Rhymney with four Information Learning Technology centres based in local communities.
Directions to The College Ystrad Mynach
Exit the M4 at junction 32 and take the A470 north to Caerphilly (signposted Merthyr Tydfil). Exit A470 at the Caerphilly (A468) turn-off and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit (A468) Ystrad Mynach is signposted thereafter on the A468.Take A469 towards Ystrad Mynach, exit 1st left at roundabout for Duffryn Industrial Estate, then take right exit at the next mini roundabout for the Hospital. At the traffic lights go straight ahead past the Coopers Arms on your right to the College.