Job Description

Location

Coleg Cambria

Application Deadline

Friday, September 12, 2025

Scale Point From

32,304

Scale Point To

49,934

Job Profile

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.


We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.


Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title

: Lecturer - Essential Skills

Location:

Wrexham

Contract Type:

Full time, Fixed term - 30/06/2026. This role covers 37 hours per week and a job share would be considered for the right candidates.

Salary:

32,304 - 49,934 Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine


We currently have a vacancy for an Essential Skills lecturer to deliver our English, Maths and Digital Skills provision from our Wrexham campuses. There will likely be combined delivery at both Yale and Bersham Road sites.


The successful candidate will have experience of delivering Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications, which includes Essential Communication Skills, Essential Application of Number Skills and Essential Digital Literacy Skills. Experience in delivering GCSE maths and/or English would be preferable. Applications are also welcome from lecturers who are experienced in delivering Functional Skills.


To be considered for this role, you must have proven experience and competence within English and Maths lecturing and hold the relevant teaching qualifications.


As a Lecturer at Coleg Cambria, you will be required to provide educational guidance and support for our students, as well as ensuring their safety and welfare at all times.

Essential Requirements

A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification Educated to a minimum Level 4 qualification Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment Proven experience and competence in English and maths lecturing Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching Recognises and makes students aware of their strengths and development needs Proven experience and competence in dealing with learners who exhibit challenging behaviours Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.


Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.


Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.


The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.


The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.


Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)


Generous Annual Leave Entitlement


On site nursery provision at our Deeside site


Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses


Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development


Discounted Gym Membership


Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities


Free Parking on All Sites


Cycle Scheme


Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments


Discounted Rates for Restaurants


Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave