About Us
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
The role:
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated individual to teach within our Government and Politics team at Gower College Swansea. This role is a bank post and involves delivery of the WJEC A level Government and Politics curriculum. Politics is a very popular course at Gower College Swansea so this is your opportunity to join a thriving department with a strong and supportive approach to teaching and learning.
- £18.23 - £35.89 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- You will have no fixed working hours, and will work on an ad hoc basis, providing sickness cover or temporary cover
- You will be paid a month in arrears e.g. any hours that you work in May, will be paid in June, and so forth.
- Gorseinon Campus, Swansea
- Key Responsibilities:
- To work with the team to deliver AS and A2 Level Government & Politics excellence in teaching and learning across all courses.
- To ensure teaching and learning strategies and teaching materials are planned to meet the varied needs of learners.
- To work with the Curriculum Leader and Learning Area Manager to set targets and monitor performance in recruitment, attendance, retention, attainment and successful completion.
- To keep up to date with curriculum developments, subject knowledge and innovations in teaching and learning.
About you:
- Possess a relevant degree and have a teaching qualification or be prepared to work towards one.
- Are able to demonstrate a passion for the subject.
- A very confident communicator and committed individual who can engage and inspire learners of all abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and a team player.
- The ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of learners.
Benefits
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 28.68% in 2025)
- 2 staff wellbeing days per year
- Discounted study opportunities on College courses
- More benefits on the website
Further information
This vacancy may close early due to high application numbers. Early applications are recommended.
The Full-Time Equivalent Salary for this post is £26,386 - £51,931 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience).
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
Welsh Language
To apply in Welsh, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh applications as we recognise the importance of delivering bilingual services and expanding our bilingual workforce. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Mae Gower College Swansea yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.