Lecturer in Beauty - Foundation

Coleg Cambria • Permanent • Wales, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Fixed term: 03/08/2026 - 30/07/2027. Part time: 70%

Salary: £33,596 - £51,932 (Pro rata) Upper pay range points UP2 and UP3 are subject to evidence of previous progression to Upper Pay Spine. (this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern.)

Job Summary

We are currently looking to appoint a Lecturer in Beauty to be based at our Deeside Campus within the 'Foundation Learning' Directorate at Coleg Cambria. The successful candidate will teach learners enrolled in Level 1 and Beauty and Hair as well as generic units across Foundation Learning programmes. Learners in Foundation Learning often have a variety of additional learning needs; therefore, the ideal candidate must demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting lower-level learners and possess the ability to effectively differentiate their teaching strategies to meet diverse individual needs, ensuring an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

As a lecturer you will perform scheduled teaching, preparation of learning materials, marking of students' work, liaison with awarding bodies and exam invigilation. You will also be responsible for enrolling students on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as ensuring the safety and welfare of our students at all times.

Essential Requirements

Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in sector specific qualification.
A minimum of a Level 5 teaching qualification (e.g. Cert Ed/PGCE) or be working towards a Level 5 teaching qualification.
Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments.
Knowledge of the broad range of learning needs and how to support these needs within a learning environment.
Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom.
Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service. Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services. We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably 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.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need 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.

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