Temporary Lecturer

Part-Time Temporary Lecturers (Bank Staff)

Construction & Building Services

Painting & Decorating & Brickwork

Paisley/ Clydebank/ Greenock Campus

Salary £41,833 to £50,359 per annum pro rata

(Ref: WCS

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald's Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

As part of our commitment to respond quickly to the needs of our students, we are seeking motivated and knowledgeable professionals to join our bank of temporary lecturing staff in Painting & Decorating and Brickwork.

Do you have a passion for your trade and a desire to inspire the next generation of skilled professionals? If so, West College Scotland would love to hear from you. We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with strong industry experience who can bring their expertise into the classroom and help shape the future of construction & building services.

Previous teaching or lecturing experience is desirable; however, if you are new to teaching, we will support you in making this exciting career change.

As a Bank Lecturer, you will:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning in your specialist area.
• Prepare lessons, assess student work, and provide academic support.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality assurance processes.
• Support students to achieve their full potential in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: Minimum SCQF Level 7 (e.g., Advanced Craft Certificate) in a relevant subject.
• Experience: Significant commercial or industrial experience in Painting & Decorating or Brickwork.
• Skills: Strong communication and organisational skills, with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Desirable: SCQF Level 8 (e.g., HND), teacher training, and previous teaching experience.

Successful candidates should be prepared to work towards a professional teaching qualification.

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata
• Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

Closing date for all completed applications is 4 January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: £41,833.00-£50,259.00 per year

Work Location: In person