Lecturer in Computing

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 to appoint a qualified, experienced, talented and highly motivated Computing Lecturer to join our Business & Technology Learning Area. The successful candidate will be able to deliver and assess on range of courses in Computer Science, Digital Technology and Vocational Computing.

• Full Time
• Permanent
• £22,581 - £44,442 per annum (depending on qualifications/experience)
• Tycoch & Gorseinon Campus

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and assess on variety of Computing and Technology pathways from Level 1 – 5 including A Level Computer Science & Digital Technology, BTEC Levels 1-3 in Computing. The ability to teach on Level 4/5 Applied Computing is desirable.
• 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 in terms of academic, social and personal development
• Applicants will have a commitment to continuous improvement, will contribute effectively to curriculum development, extracurricular activity and assist with the planning and marketing of courses.

About you:

• Possess relevant Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or IT related degree.
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification or willing to work towards this qualification
• The ability to effectively deliver and assess key competencies and skills on all curriculum identified along with the ability to code in a preferred language.
• Be prepared to work flexibly to meet needs of the curriculum.
• Be enthusiastic and inspirational in taking these subjects forward within the college curriculum offering.

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 23% (2023)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-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.

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.

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £22,581 - £44,442 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.