Lecturer in Landscaping & Horticulture (0.5)

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 to join the Green Hub staff team at Gower College Swansea. Many of the learners have additional learning needs and some display challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• To deliver Landscaping & Horticulture to learners aged 14 -19
• Actively contribute to the 14 - 19 curriculum
• Ensure teaching and learning strategies and teaching materials are planned as well as accessible to meet the varied needs of all learners

Vacancy 1

• 18.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• £13,193 - £25,965 per annum (£26,386 - £51,931 FTE) (depending on qualification and experience)
• Tycoch Campus

Vacancy 2

• Hourly Paid (up to 18.5 hours per week)
• Fixed Term (1 year)
• £18.23 - £35.89 per hour (£26,386 - £51,931 FTE) (depending on qualification and experience)
• Tycoch Campus

Please indicate clearly in your personal statement which vacancy you would like to express an interest in.

About you

• Professional qualification or first degree in relevant area or equivalent
• Hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised teaching qualification
• Enthusiastic and committed individual who can engage, inspire and challenge all learners to achieve their individual potential in the outdoors / sustainable horticulture / landscaping / eco construction & multi skills.
• Excellent learner management skills coupled with the tenacity, commitment and patience to deal with a variety of learners, many with ALN and challenging behaviour.

Benefits for you

• 46 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Teacher’s Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 28% (2025).
• Two staff wellbeing days
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