Job Description

Fixed Term Hourly Paid Lecturer in Silversmithing

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 for a qualified practitioner to join the Visual Arts Department to deliver silversmithing classes on a casual basis at the vibrant Llwyn y Bryn Campus of Gower College Swansea. These classes are well established and popular with the learners.

17.53 - 34.51 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience). Hours: 4 hours per week, could include daytime or evening Llwyn y Bryn Campus, Swansea

Key Responsibilities:

To deliver silversmithing classes to adult learners. Prepare lessons and order materials as required. Promote classes via the college website and social media. Be responsible for Health and Safety in the classroom.

About you:

Possess a relevant degree and have a teaching qualification or be prepared to work towards one. Experience in delivering silversmithing classes with a good understanding of the processes involved in making silver jewellery. A confident communicator and committed individual who can engage and inspire learners of all abilities by tailoring the classes to suit all 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 Access to staff fitness trainer/nutritionist/exercise classes 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.


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