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 opportunity has arisen at Gower College Swansea for an Assistant Learning Area Manager in Engineering. A diverse Learning Area, the curriculum includes programmes across levels 1-5, with a full degree programme (level 6). A strong Work based Learning provision forms part of the delivery activities. Staff are passionate and committed in ensuring the many learners in this area achieve their full potential, through innovative teaching styles and excellent outcomes.
The programmes are currently delivered at two campuses, Tycoch and Gorseinon, with circa 75% of the provision being delivered at the Tycoch campus.
Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
£47,697 - £49,256 per annum
Tycoch and Gorseinon campus
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning and management of the Learning Area to include curriculum, quality, budgeting, staff and learner management.
Support the Learning Area Manager in leading staff to ensure that the highest standards of quality are achieved with a clear focus on excellent teaching and learning, raising standards and responding to learner needs
About you:
Hold a degree or equivalent in a related discipline
Hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)
Knowledge of current issues facing FE Colleges and an understanding of FE funding methodologies including HE experience of developing curriculum to enhance progression and employability prospects
Benefits for you:
- 37 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 23% (2023)
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Staff discounts
- Free parking
- Cycle to work scheme
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.
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.
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.
Please note that we are expecting a high volume applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).