Biology Lecturer (Bank)

Cyflog: 17.53 - 34.51 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 opportunity has arisen to join a large, successful A level Biology department on a casual basis.

Based at the Gorseinon Campus the successful candidate will also possess a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

• £17.53 - £34.51 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 September, will be paid in October, and so forth
• Gorseinon Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities:

• To work with the team to deliver A level Biology and L3 Medical Sciences, candidates should possess a suitable biology degree and ideally have experience of teaching A level Biology.
• To plan, prepare and teach A Level Biology ensuring schemes of work and assessments are appropriate to the exam board specification.
• To ensure teaching and learning strategies and teaching materials are planned to meet the varied needs of learners.
• 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 for you:

• A Teacher's Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28% (2024)
• 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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Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. Gower College Swansea recognises the importance of delivering its services in Welsh and recognises the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate good Welsh Language skills.

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.

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £25,371 - £49,934 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.