About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, talented and highly motivated individual to teach A Level Biology and Level 3 Medical Science. The ideal candidate should possess a suitable Biology degree, have successful experience of teaching A Level Biology in a post-16 setting. This is a superb opportunity for a first class applicant to join an established department and work in a College with an excellent reputation for A Level delivery.
Fractional 0.8 (29.6 hours per week)
Permanent
£21,108 - £41,544 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) FTE £26,386 - £51,931
Gorseinon Campus
Key Responsibilities:
- Working as part of a team to develop and employ a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
- Monitor learner progress and provide effective feedback throughout the academic year.
- Ensure excellence in teaching and learning is a key priority for the College.
- Make a full contribution to team meetings and have a positive impact on the overall quality of this subject area.
About you:
- Possess an undergraduate degree in Biology or equivalent subject.
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be working towards one.
- Able to demonstrate successful experience of teaching in a post-16 setting.
- A very confident communicator and committed individual who can manage and inspire learners of all abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and a team player.
- Benefits for you:
- 46 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
- A Teacher’s Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28% (2024)
- 2 staff well-being days
- View more benefits on the website
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Please note we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.
Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £26,386 - £51,931 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 27th March 2026Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £26,386 - £51,931 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 27th March 2026 Previous applicants need not apply.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.