Assistant Manager for Schools

7 months ago


Swansea, United Kingdom Gower College Swansea Full time

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, full time learners and 10, part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1, 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 for a talented, enthusiastic and person centred individual to become part of the Schools Management leadership team (Fixed Term 1 year) and NEET Management team (Until December ). We are seeking applications from flexible individuals with experience in a leadership or co-ordination role and who is passionate about teaching and learning, curriculum innovation and ensuring our learners reach their full potential.

Full-time (37 hours per week) 14 hours per week teaching commitment Permanent £45, - £46, per annum Tycoch Campus 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the management of curriculum, quality, budgeting, staff deployment, performance management, and learner management. Support the Managers in ensuring high quality teaching, learning and outcomes within the respective areas. Support the Manager to embed a consistent approach to learner management. Represent the College in a variety of stakeholder groups and networks.

About you:

Recognised Teaching Qualification (PGCE or equivalent) Degree or equivalent relevant qualification Knowledge of current issues facing FE Colleges including curriculum developments with a strong appreciation of schools curriculum and the NEET agenda. Knowledge of developing curriculum to enhance progression and employability prospects. Experience of leading projects or teams.

Benefits for you:

37 days annual leave, 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 23% 2 staff well-being days Discounted Sport Centre gym membership for £60 per year View more benefits here:

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.

Please note that we are expecting a high volume applicants for this vacancy. If we do, we may close the post before the specified date, therefore an early application is recommended. 

Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February). 



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