Level 3 and Level 4 Performing Arts Lecturer- Hourly Paid

Cyflog: 16.62 - 32.71 Per Hour

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 UAL Performing Arts to our talented Level 3 and Level 4 Performing Arts learners at Gower College Swansea. You will work with learners aged 16-19 on practical, performance and theoretical work.

• Hourly paid - 12 hours per week
• Permanent
• £24,049 - £47,331 pro rata (depending on qualifications and/or experience)
• Gorseinon Campus

Key Responsibilities:

• To work with the team to deliver UAL Level 3 Performing Arts and UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance focusing on Musical Theatre. Ensuring excellence in teaching and learning across both courses.
• To keep up to date with examination board developments and ensure all external requirements are met.
• To work with the Curriculum Leader and Learning Area Manager to set targets and monitor performance in recruitment, attendance, retention, attainment and successful completion.
• Be a personal tutor and contribute to the pastoral care of learners.

About you:

• Possess a relevant degree and a recognised teaching qualification or be prepared to work towards one.
• Are able to demonstrate highly successful experience of teaching Level 3 and Level 4 Performing Arts.
• 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 for you:

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• A Teacher's Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 23.68% (2023)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing

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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 of 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: £24,049 - £47,331 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.